v
word
/ˈvi/
vee
/vˈiː/
vee
Definition
The twenty-second letter of the English alphabet. It is a consonant letter and is used in words like 'very', 'voice', and 'love'.
Usage & Nuances
By itself, 'v' is usually used when spelling, teaching the alphabet, labeling items, or referring to abbreviations and symbols. In pronunciation teaching, learners often confuse English 'v' with 'b' or 'w'; in English, 'v' is normally pronounced with the upper teeth touching the lower lip.
Spanish: uvePortuguese (BR): vêPortuguese (PT): vêChinese (Simplified): 字母VChinese (Traditional): 字母VHindi: अक्षर वीArabic: حرف vBengali: ভিRussian: вJapanese: ブイVietnamese: vKorean: 브이Turkish: vUrdu: ویIndonesian: v
Example Sentences
The word "very" starts with v.
basic
Can you write a capital V here?
basic
There is no v in the word "cat."
basic
I always mix up v and w when I spell that word.
natural
Her name is Eva, with a v, not a b.
natural
In English, v can be tricky for some learners to pronounce.
natural