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V Sound Pronunciation Test (A1 Beginner)
Is your V clear, or does it sound like B or W? Read ten sentences full of V words and get an instant pronunciation score. Every sentence here is A1 level: short, everyday and easy to read.
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1Listen firstTap the speaker to hear a native model of each sentence.
2Read it aloudTap the microphone and say the sentence clearly at a normal speed.
3See your scoreGreen is clear, amber is almost right, red needs practice.
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About this test
About the V Sound Pronunciation Test (A1 Beginner)
The English V is made with the top teeth resting on the bottom lip while you use your voice. Speakers of Spanish often say B, and speakers of German, Hindi or Chinese often mix V with W. Because very and berry or vest and west are different words, a clear V makes a big difference to how easily people understand you.
Why practise this at A1 level
At A1 the goal is simple: say common words clearly enough that a listener understands you first time. The sentences use the words you already know, such as family, food, home and school, so all your attention goes to the sound itself and not to the vocabulary.
How to get it right
- Rest your top teeth gently on your bottom lip
- Push air out and switch on your voice so the lip buzzes
- Keep the lips apart for V and never close them as you would for B
- Practise pairs such as vest and west, very and berry
Common mistakes
Common Mistakes This Test Helps You Fix
01
Saying B, so very sounds like berry
02
Rounding the lips for W, so vine sounds like wine
03
Dropping the voice at the end of words, so have sounds like half
04
Saying F in words like of and seven
Inside the test
The Ten Sentences in This Test
Each sentence trains one sound. The orange label above the sentence tells you which one.
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V sound
I cut the vegetables.
02
V sound
You are very kind.
03
V sound
I visit my grandma.
04
V sound
The view is beautiful.
05
V sound
We visit the zoo.
06
V sound
It is very nice.
07
V sound
I eat all my vegetables.
08
V sound
I wake up at seven.
09
V sound
It is very cold outside.
10
V sound
The soup is very hot.
How it works
How the Pronunciation Test Works
No downloads and no sign-up. Your browser listens and scores every word in seconds.
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Listen to the model
Hear each sentence read by a natural British or American voice, at normal speed or slowly.
2
Read it out loud
Tap the microphone and read the sentence. Your words appear on screen as you speak.
3
Get your score
See a score out of 100 with every word in green, amber or red, then practise the red words.
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FAQ
V Sound Pronunciation Test (A1 Beginner): FAQ
What is the difference between V and B in English?
For B both lips close and then open. For V the lips never close: the top teeth touch the bottom lip and the air keeps flowing. If you can hold the sound for two seconds, it is a V.
Is the V sound test A1 right for my level?
Yes, if you are a beginner. Every sentence is A1 level with simple words. If you score above ninety on most sentences, try the A2 version of this test.
How can I stop mixing V and W?
Look in a mirror. For V your teeth touch your lip, for W your lips are round like a small circle and the teeth do not touch anything. Practise pairs like vet and wet until the difference feels natural.
Is the V sound test A1 free?
Yes. It is completely free, with no sign-up and no download. You only need a microphone and a browser such as Chrome, Edge or Safari.
How is my pronunciation scored?
The browser listens to each sentence and compares what it heard with the text, word by word. Clear words turn green, almost-right words amber and unclear words red, and you get a score out of 100.
Can I choose British or American English?
Yes. Choose British or American English before you start. The model voice, the spelling and the speech recognition all follow the accent you pick.