Position
Place the tongue tip at the alveolar ridge and manage the airflow.
Phoneme L
How to pronounce /l/ (L) in English
Place the tongue tip at the alveolar ridge and manage the airflow. light, feel, play are useful examples for locking in the sound.
How to articulate it
Typical mistake
It can become too clear or too dark depending on position.
Example words
light · feel · play
Typical error and minimal pairs
Minimal pairs help the contrast click quickly.
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