LoginThe Letter L
"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.
| Uppercase Form | L |
|---|---|
| Lowercase | l |
| Name | el (pronounced /ˈɛl/) |
| Main Sounds | /l/, /Ø/ |
Pie Chart of "l" Pronunciation in American English
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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