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This collection of videos relates to the pronunciation of the L [l] sound, covering both the Light and Dark L.

Difficult Words with R and L

You’ll get an English pronunciation lesson for advanced students in this video.  You’ll learn the pronunciation of words containing R and L—two of the most difficult sounds in the English language. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: L [l] as in LAP, R [ɹ] as in RUN, Specific Words, Videos

English Sounds – L [l] Consonant – How to make the L [l] Consonant

  Learn the Sounds of American English! This video covers the L [l] Consonant.Perfect your American Accent! Buy the whole set of videos, the Sounds of American English, here: https://rachelsenglish.com/sounds YouTube blocked? Click here to … [Read more...]

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Dark L vs. OH: email vs. emai-oh

Don't mispronounce words that end in the Dark L -- many non-native speakers incorrectly make an 'oh' ending.  Learn how to make the Dark L and the dark sound instead of the OH. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: L [l] as in LAP, OH [oʊ] as in NO, Videos Tagged With: Comparison, Dark L

How to Pronounce LITTLE

LITTLE is more than a little hard to pronounce.  Get the tips and tricks you need to say this word like natives, in American English. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. https://youtu.be/CMfGNeZEQQo Video Text: In this American … [Read more...]

Filed Under: L [l] as in LAP, Specific Words, T [t] as in TIME, Videos Tagged With: Dark L, Flap T

Syllabic Consonants

A Syllabic Consonant is a consonant that replaces the vowel [ə] in a syllable. They make it possible to make some short syllables shorter and simpler. Learn about the four syllabic consonants and how to make them. YouTube blocked? Click here to see … [Read more...]

Filed Under: in a Word, L [l] as in LAP, M [m] as in MAP, N [n] as in NAP, R [ɹ] as in RUN, Uncategorized, Videos

L in the Middle of a Word

Is the L in the middle of a word a Light L or a Dark L?  Find out in this video. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSgnw7pESaU Video Text: I recently got an email from someone asking about the light L … [Read more...]

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English: How to Pronounce L [l] Consonant

The L is a tough consonant, there is a Light and a Dark version.  Learn the difference between these two types of L’s, and study the positions with illustrations and up close, slow motion speech. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: L [l] as in LAP, Most Popular, Videos Tagged With: Most Popular, Sound How-To

How to Pronounce Work vs. Walk

If you’re confused about the R and L sounds, you probably have a tough time with these two words.  Learn about the different mouth positions to help you make these two words clearly. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: L [l] as in LAP, R [ɹ] as in RUN, Specific Words, Videos Tagged With: Comparison

R + L Exercises

These two sounds are tough and many  non-native speakers mix them up.  The good news is:  they are very different, so if you focus on the mouth position, you should be able to get them straight.  Test yourself on how well you know the mouth positions … [Read more...]

Filed Under: L [l] as in LAP, R [ɹ] as in RUN, Videos

How to Pronounce R and L Sounds – Comparison

These two sounds are tough and many  non-native speakers mix them up.  The good news is:  they are very different, so if you focus on the mouth position, you should be able to get them straight.  See words with these two sounds compared so you can … [Read more...]

Filed Under: L [l] as in LAP, R [ɹ] as in RUN, Videos Tagged With: Comparison

How to Pronounce T + Dark L

The T and Dark L combination is common, appearing in words like ‘little’.  What should you do with your tongue to make these sounds next to each other?  Learn in this video. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: L [l] as in LAP, T [t] as in TIME, Videos Tagged With: Dark L

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