/w/ - Voiced, Labial-velar, Approximant /w/ is a double articulation in English pronunciation with the lips partially closing and the tongue moving towards the velum. It is a voiced approximant, with air flowing constantly. It is most commonly spelt W but some alternatives and clusters also occur. It can be voiceless [M] after voiceless plosives. #phonetics #approximants #consonantsounds | Pronunciation Studio