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vine vs wine

/v/ beaver vs /w/ wolf

/v/ is teeth on lip; /w/ is rounded lips, no teeth at all. Wine comes from a vine — but they don't sound the same.

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{{ totalQuestions }} quick rounds, spoken by five different American voices — words first, then full sentences. Tap what you hear. Arrow keys work too.

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Five voices — Ava, Andrew, Emma, Brian, and Nova — because research shows hearing many voices is what trains your ear.