Theory
What is the place of articulation of clear l?
The alveolar ridge
nail
Dark l
Tail
/ˈtʰeɪɫ/
lip
/ˈlɪ̆p/
What is a lateral approximant?
When the egressive pulmonic airstream scape through the sides of the mouth.
last
Clear l
lost
/ˈlɒst/
lamp
/ˈlæmp/
What is the difference between the place of articulation in clear l and dark l?
Clear l touch the alveolar ridge but dark l also touch the soft palate.
please
devoiced l
pill
/ˈpʰɪɫ/
owl
/ˈaʊɫ/
Which l can not be produce before consonants?
Clear l
lateral
clear l and dark l
lateral
/ˈlæ̆t.ər.əɫ/
black
/b̥læ̆k/
Is l devoiced after a plosive fortis consonant?
No, it is just in p and k.
Alcohol
Dark l both
Alcohol
/ˈæɫ.kə.hɒɫ/
pull
/ˈpʰʊɫ/