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The letter v, used in phonetic transcription for a v sound.
Also known as: IPA v
In the International Phonetic Alphabet the letter v denotes a voiced labiodental fricative, the voiced counterpart of f. It is the first sound of English van.
Denotes a voiced labiodental fricative, articulated as for the voiceless labiodental fricative but with vocal-fold vibration.
Contexts: Language and transcription
Occurs as the initial consonant of English van, and forms a voicing pair with f in the chart's labiodental column.
Contexts: Language and transcription
A lower-case Latin letter v: two diagonal strokes meeting at a point on the writing line.