Fun Easy English - American English Pronunciation lesson 41.

Learning objectives

How to spell this sound

l	load, lead, love, learn, lost, listen, lake, cold, balance, left, fool, apple, table, uncle, careful, special

Note: the red letters all have the same sound

Mouth position

The sound continues through your mouth with no air
Your lips should be slightly separated
The front part of your tongue should be behind your upper teeth
This is a VOICED sound which means:
- Your vocal cords DO vibrate when making the sound
- You CAN listen to your vocal cords vibrating if you cover your ears
- You CAN feel your vocal cords vibrating if you place your hands on your neck

Pronunciation practice

Look at your mouth in a mirror and practice pronouncing the following words. Make sure your mouth, lips, and tongue are in their proper positions.

load	lead	love	learn
lost	listen	balance	left
fool	apple	table	special

Note: the red letters all have the same sound

Look at your mouth in a mirror and try to pronounce the following word pairs. Make sure your mouth, lips, and tongue are in their proper positions.

Tongue twisters test

Try saying the following Tongue Twisters as fast as possible.