Midsummer Traditions English Pronunciation Test
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F Sound Pronunciation Test (C2 Proficiency)
Test the F sound in fish, coffee, phone and laugh, and make sure it never slips into P or V. This version uses C2 sentences: near-native challenges, dense sounds and fast rhythm.
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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 F Sound Pronunciation Test (C2 Proficiency)
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 C2 level
At C2 the aim is effortless, near-native clarity. These proficiency sentences pack difficult sounds into fast, dense phrases, many of them close to tongue twisters, so even confident speakers find out what still needs work.
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
Folklore associated midsummer with magic, fertility and the mischievous activity of fairies and spirits.
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F sound
Old photographs freeze moments in time, though they rarely capture the anxieties people felt then.
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F sound
Children from affluent families often acquire this capital effortlessly through travel, museums and conversation at home.
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F sound
Five frantic frogs fled from fifty fierce fishes, finding their freedom in the far fields beyond.
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F sound
Many continental Europeans prefer a light breakfast of coffee with bread, pastries or a simple roll.
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F sound
Minimalist interiors feature neutral colours, open spaces and a handful of carefully chosen pieces of furniture.
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F sound
Fresh French fried fish fritters were freely offered to famished fishermen returning from the freezing fjord.
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F sound
Marketers describe products as ninety-five per cent fat free rather than containing five per cent fat.
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F sound
Many pilgrims say the journey itself matters more than the destination, offering time for reflection and solitude.
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F sound
Edgar Allan Poe is often credited with creating the first fictional detective in his stories of the eighteen forties.
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.
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Read it out loud
Tap the microphone and read the sentence. Your words appear on screen as you speak.
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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
F Sound Pronunciation Test (C2 Proficiency): 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 C2 right for my level?
It is the hardest version, for proficient and near-native speakers. If you find it too difficult, practise the C1 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 C2 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.