American English sound
L /l̩/
Learn how to hear and produce the L sound with IPA, simple spelling, example audio, and coaching videos.
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Inside the mouth
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Master the L soundWatch full coaching video (1:26)
How to Make the L Sound
Where
Gently press the of the tongue into the and raise the of your tongue towards the partially blocking the throat(Alveolar)
How
The tongue blocks the of the mouth, but air flows over the sides of the tongue ()
Voice
vibrate (Voiced)