Hi! This segment will focus on the /f/ sound.

/f/ is a voiceless consonant sound.

The /f/ sound is produced by placing your top teeth against your lower lip like this and releasing the air out like this /f/.

I would say the most common challenge with this sound is a tendency to try to make it without enough tension...

...between the teeth and the lower lip, so the sound lacks energy.

Now, let's practice.

Here's a nice exercise that will help you clarify your /f/ sound while also practicing your front vowel sounds.

Let's try this together.

/f/, /iy/, fee, /iy/, fee, if.

/f/, /eh/, f, Fe, f.

/f/, /eh/, f, /eh/, f.

/f/, /ah/, f, /ah/, f.

And now, let's try some words.

Fan.

Fill.

Felt.

Laughing.

Sniffle.

Fluffy.

Goof.

Stuff.

Half.

Try this out as you practice on EnglishCentral and good luck.