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how to pronounce an /l/ at the end of a word
Some English learners say /l/ at the end of a word, or more precisely, at the end of a syllable incorrectly. Such learners substitute a /w/-like sound for /l in words such as: hill, Bill, fill and will.
This is not a big mistake, as English speakers will probably almost always understand you, but if you are interested in seeing how to how pronounce such words correctly, please watch the video below:
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Thank you kindly for your encouraging words as well as your understanding of our difficulties and limitations, Dr. Mike!
You’re not only teaching us the correct pronunciation of letters, words, and sentences, but also demonstrating what a dedicated, enthusiastic, and passionate instructor is.
Here, you’re suggesting us to keep practicing words like
hill / hilly Bill / Billy will / Willy fill / filling kill / killing