light vs right
For /ɫ/ your tongue tip touches behind your teeth. For /ɹ/ it touches nothing at all. That tiny touch is the whole difference.
Which one do you hear?
{{ totalQuestions }} quick rounds, spoken by five different American voices — words first, then full sentences. Tap what you hear. Arrow keys work too.
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In a sentence
Five voices — Ava, Andrew, Emma, Brian, and Nova — because research shows hearing many voices is what trains your ear.