Sounds of V, W, Y, Z, Q, and X

These letters are less common, but they have sounds too. V says /v/, like /f/ with a buzz: van.

W says /w/, with round lips: web. Y says /y/, as in yes. Z buzzes like a bee: zzz, zoo.

Q usually comes with u and says /kw/, as in queen. X often comes at the end and says /ks/, as in box.

• 1v buzzes, z buzzes like a bee
• 2w uses round lips, y says /y/
• 3qu says /kw/, x says /ks/