Pronunciation of letter 'v'

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Pronunciation of letter 'v'

HI,

Is there a rule governing the pronunciation of 'v' in Spanish?

Thanks.

Colin

Asked 3 years ago
InmaKwiziq team memberCorrect answer

Hola Colin

the letter "v" in Spanish is pronounced as "b". It is not pronounced as the v in English.

For example:

vaca (cow) is pronounced [ba-ca]

Valencia is pronounced [ba -len -thia]

and so on.

Saludos

Pronunciation of letter 'v'

HI,

Is there a rule governing the pronunciation of 'v' in Spanish?

Thanks.

Colin

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