The Letter L
In this lesson, we will learn about all the sounds of the letter L. It is the twelfth letter of the English alphabet.
"L" is the twelfth letter of the English alphabet. It is a consonant too.
Consonants are the letters that are produced by stopping the letter from flowing easily.
The Letter L: Sounds
The letter "l" has two sounds:
Sound 1: /l/
Sound 2: /Ø/
The Letter L: Multigraphs
The letter "l" can also appear in combinations with other letters (mainly consonants).
ll
"ll" commonly has two sounds:
- /l/
- /ɫ/
1. "ll" sounds /l/ if it is followed by other letters:
ba
sma
2. But "ll" sounds /ɫ/ if it is not followed by other letters and placed at the last syllable:
she
De
be
Tip!
The difference between /l/ and /ɫ/ is that the latter is pronounced with more emphasis.
le
"le" sounds /əl/:
pudd
pebb
puzz
The Letter L: Uses
"L" is also used as:
- An internet meme, respectively standing for "loss" (L) and "win" (W)
- An abbreviation for the size "large"
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