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F Sound Pronunciation Test (A2 Elementary)

Test the F sound in fish, coffee, phone and laugh, and make sure it never slips into P or V. All ten sentences are A2 level, with everyday topics and slightly longer phrases.

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About this test

About the F Sound Pronunciation Test (A2 Elementary)

The F sound is made with the top teeth resting lightly on the bottom lip while air flows through, with no voice. It is the voiceless partner of V. Speakers of Korean, Tagalog and some Arabic dialects often replace it with P, so fan sounds like pan, while others confuse it with H. English spells it in several ways, including ph and gh.

Why practise this at A2 level

At A2 you already know the everyday words, so this is the right moment to fix habits before they become permanent. The sentences talk about shopping, travel and free time and are a little longer, which helps you keep the sound clear inside a phrase.

How to get it right

  • Rest your top teeth on your bottom lip
  • Blow air through gently without using your voice
  • Keep the lips apart, never closing them as for P
  • Practise pairs such as fan and pan, fine and vine
Common mistakes

Common Mistakes This Test Helps You Fix

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Saying P, so fan sounds like pan

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Saying V, so fine sounds like vine

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Saying H, so feel sounds like heel

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Missing F in spellings like phone and laugh

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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F sound

I feel much fitter than before.

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F sound

There are photos of the family everywhere.

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F sound

This morning I went shopping for food.

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F sound

I got some useful advice for the future.

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F sound

The buses are slower because of the traffic.

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F sound

One day I want to be a professional photographer.

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F sound

I do not buy coffee in cafés anymore.

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F sound

Today is my first day at the new office.

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F sound

The staff gave us a free map of the city.

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F sound

We decided to buy a coffee machine for our kitchen.

How it works

How the Pronunciation Test Works

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Get your score

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FAQ

F Sound Pronunciation Test (A2 Elementary): FAQ

Which spellings make the F sound?
F as in fish, ff as in coffee, ph as in phone and photo, and gh as in laugh, enough and tough.
Is the F sound test A2 right for my level?
It is ideal for elementary learners. If A2 feels easy and you score above ninety, move to the B1 version; if it feels hard, try the A1 version first.
What is the difference between F and V?
Both use the teeth on the lip. F has no voice and V does. Put your hand on your throat: you should feel a buzz for V but not for F.
Is the F sound test A2 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.