To pronounce "l", say L — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"l" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with compel and propel, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: ell, el, ehle, elle — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"L" has one syllable.
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