belted l

Questions

What does belted l mean?

The character ɬ, used in phonetics to represent voiceless dental, alveolar, and postalveolar fricatives.

How to pronounce belted l

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “belted l”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “belted l”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “belted l” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.