How to Pronounce L?

Correct pronunciation for the word "L" is [ˈɛl], [ˈɛl], [ˈɛ_l].

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"L" in context

L is the 12th letter in the English alphabet. It is a consonant and is pronounced with a short sound similar to 'Ehh'. Its shape is that of a line, with a loop which bends back on itself. The letter was initially derived from the Semitic letter lamed, which represented a shepherd's crook.

The many uses of the letter 'L' vary according to the language. In English, it is used to express the sound made when certain letters are together; for example, "-al", in the word "ocal".

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