American English Pronunciation of Voiced and Unvoiced Consonants

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Look on the mirror and copy this exact position while producing the voiced and unvoiced sounds.
			The lips' position of V and F is exactly the same. The vocal cords, however, produce sound at V but no sound at F
	Your browser does not support inline frames or is currently configured not to display inline frames. Voiced - use your vocal cords to produce sound at the same time as air comes out through your teeth and lower lip	Your browser does not support inline frames or is currently configured not to display inline frames. Unvoiced - do not use your vocal cords; only air comes out through your teeth and lower lip		Notice the position of the teeth touching the inner-lower lip Use a mirror to see the position of your lips, and DO NOT CHANGE IT at all. Click on the red and green icons to hear the pronunciation.
	Now see your lip position on your mirror and practice with these pairs of words. Click on this icon for practice
	very van vat veer vase vest veil very vain vile vault vole curve dove loaves	ferry fan fat fear fuzz fest fail fairy faint file fault fall curf duff loafs