How to pronounce "v"?
some people say we pronounce it as "b" and some say as "v", i pronounce it as 'v', but how do we really pronounce it?
5 Answers
Pronounce as an English "V" if you want not to sound as a native. 
Seriously, if somebody tells you to pronounce "V" and "B" different, just look somewhere else for advice.
As a 'wannabe' Spanish speaker here is my input.
Aim for a softer sound, right down the middle of the English B or V sounds. Let's say you wanted to really enunciate an English B, as in shout it. You would start with the lips tight together to create the necessary popping sound. With the V, teeth would be tight to the bottom lip for the vibration. Try those while keeping the lips gently apart and not quite touching the teeth to approximate the sound of the Spanish B & V. You will notice the sounds are pretty much the same and a cross between the two.
Maybe Chile is unique, because nobody does that, or maybe you've been away from Spanish speaking countries for too long.
Yes, I was taught the difference in school, but nobody talks like that, like nobody pronounces "ce" , ze and "se" any different either. Even the RAE says that V and B are to be pronounced the same.
If you want to sound odd, then do as you say, but please do not give incorrect advice.
I am not sure where is DualG from, but I am from Chile and I was taught the difference betweem both of them.
Having said that, nobody cares about that and we pronounce any which way we can.
I say this, because is funny the way DualG puts it, "if you don't want to sound as a native"
What make you think that most hispanic people are going to recognize a V from B by sound?
Some people pronounce Barco and others will pronounce it Varco, nobody will "hear" the difference, they only know it is something that floats!
Chileno, please look at this old thread. It may give you some insights.
