Ready to sound like a native speaker? This guide will help you master the Brazilian Portuguese l sound, which is similar to the “l” in “Lip” in English.
What You’ll Hear
The l sound is a consonant. It’s a common sound in Portuguese, and you’ll hear it in many words. Listen to the audio below and try to identify the sound as you hear it repeated in different words. Don’t worry about the translations of the words for now – this is all about tuning your ear to be able to recognize the sounds in Portuguese speech.
Words Featured in the Audio
lado, lugar, lua, leão, livro, lento, levar, luz, linha, letra, limão, leite, leve, lógica, liso, lindo, lápis, louco, longe, legal
Now It’s Your Turn!
Listen to the audio again. Once you feel comfortable identifying the l sound, try imitating the speaker’s pronunciation for each word.
Practice Tips
- Listen Carefully: Listen to the audio multiple times until you can clearly hear the l sound in each word.
- Imitate: Focus on mimicking the speaker’s pronunciation as closely as possible.
- Record Yourself: Record yourself saying the words and compare it to the native speaker’s pronunciation.
You’re On Your Way!
With a little practice, you’ll be pronouncing the l sound like a native Portuguese speaker in no time!