How to pronounce Very in English

Very is pronounced VER-ee (IPA /ˈvɛri/). Bite your bottom lip lightly for /v/; you should feel a buzz.

IPA: /ˈvɛri/

Syllables: VER · ee

Common ESL mistake: Learners (especially Hindi/Japanese speakers) replace /v/ with /w/, saying 'wery'.

Tip: Bite your bottom lip lightly for /v/; you should feel a buzz.

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