Gerund Word Explorer
Sound pair

Pan or fan

Pan

A flat pot for cooking. Say: PAN — lips close, then pop.

Amma made dosas in an iron pan.

Fan

A machine that moves air. Say: FAN — teeth on lip.

Switch on the fan; it's hot today.

Remember: P: both lips close, then pop open. F: top teeth rest on the lower lip and air hisses out. Don't use both lips for f.

Short lessonSound pairsSome pairs of words differ by just one sound. Practising them makes your speech clearer.

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