Minimal Pairs

Voiceless The /f/ sound is made by touching the upper teeth to the lower lip and then breathing out. Voiced The /v/ sound is made exactly the same way except for when you make the /v/ sound

script using "F" and "V" sounds. · Valerie: Hey Fred. I’m very hungry. Will you do me a favor? · Fred: Sure Valerie. For you…anything. · Valerie: The vending machine is broken. The factory will only fix it next week. Will you buy me some fries, fish and vegetables at the fast-food place on Valley Street? · Fred: Sure. It will probably be more than five dollars. Do you have money to give me? · Valerie: Here is five dollars. Today the sodas are free. Thanks very much Fred. · Fred: You’re welcome. By the way, are you free on Friday night? We are all going to the Food Fair on Van’s farm? · Valerie: Actually, I really don’t like fairs, but you know, for you, I am free on Friday night. · Fred: Great. I have your cell-phone number…so I’ll call you soon. · Valerie: Fine.