Sound: L and R
Tongue tip touches the roof for l, curls back for r.
Examples
- light / right
- lock / rock
Key rules
- For l, the tongue tip touches the ridge behind the upper teeth
- For r, the tongue curls back without touching the roof of the mouth
- The difference is important in pairs such as light and right
Common mistakes
- light pronounced /raɪt/ → Say /laɪt/ with the tongue tip touching the roof
- right pronounced /laɪt/ → Say /raɪt/ with the tongue curled back
Use cases
- Speaking clearly in business
- Pronouncing names
- Listening comprehension
💡 Tip: Practise pairs such as lock/rock and light/right, first in isolation, then in sentences.