Why is pronouncing F and V in words a challenge for some Filipinos?

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A sociolinguist, Dr Loy Lising, has woven the reasons why some Filipinos struggle to pronounce certain letters in words and why we should embrace our own language.


Key Points
  • Sociolinguist Loy Lising explained that the letters F and V are not part of the Filipino alphabet, which is why some Filipinos find it difficult to pronounce them in words.
  • She also added that if one learns other languages like English later in life, they might find it harder to pronounce letters that are not part of their native alphabet.
  • Dr Loy advises embracing bilingual or multilingual, as it's a part of our identity.

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