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Distinguish /l/ vs. /ɹ/ — LIGHT vs. RIGHT

Distinguish /l/ vs. /ɹ/ — LIGHT vs. RIGHT

Master the distinction between /l/ and /ɹ/, vital for words like 'light' versus 'right'. Stop confusing these sounds. Use minimal pairs, record your practice, and get feedback to improve your accent.

4 modules5 lessons

Module 1Module 1 — Articulation & awareness

Learn how to produce /l / ɹ/ correctly and hear it by ear.

Module 2Module 2 — Word-level practice

Practice the sound across initial, medial, and final positions.

Module 3Module 3 — Minimal pairs

Directly contrast the target with commonly-confused sounds.

Module 4Module 4 — Connected speech

Use the sound in full sentences — where it actually lives.

Distinguish /l/ vs. /ɹ/ — LIGHT vs. RIGHT — American Accent US