spanish "v"

Question

I have read so much material on spanish v sounds like b.....

basically

do I say verduras or berduras........v or b

Answer 1

Either... It´s just depends on where the speaker is from. Some pronounce their b´s and v´s as we do in English, and some pronounce their v´s as b´s. There also are some people that do it backwards... pronounce their b´s as v´s, and their v´s as b´s... In my book, it says to start with a b sound and slur your way into a v... but it´s completely up to you...

You know what I hate... Is when they write it as they speak. Some change the letters and switch the two around... such as...ya me boy ... very annoying.

Answer 2

Have a look at this thread.

Answer 3

The Spanish 'v' is a bi-labial formed sound. In other words, it is formed by bringing the upper and lower lip close together. Unlike the English 'b', the lips never completely cut off the passage of air, so you won't hear that hard 'b' sound.

Answer 4

It is sort of a combination of both sounds. It is difficult to describe here. Don't worry though, whether you use a "v" or a "b" sound, or the combination, you should be understood.