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A hooked v, for a v-like sound without friction.
Also known as: ʋ, V with hook, Hooktop v
In the International Phonetic Alphabet a hooked v denotes a labiodental approximant, made with the lower lip close to the upper teeth but not close enough for friction. It is one realisation of the letter v in Hindi and Dutch.
Denotes a labiodental approximant, articulated in the same place as the labiodental fricative but with too wide a gap for turbulence.
Contexts: Language and transcription
Is a common realisation of the letters v and w in Hindi and Dutch, where the distinction English makes between them is not drawn in the same way.
Contexts: Language and transcription
A lower-case letter v whose right arm curves over to the right at the top in a small arc.