Hi @FreshtaC - Thanks so much for your comment! Yes, I agree - the Dark L is even harder than the R sound 😬 But I hope this video helps you with your pronunciation! :)
Thank you very much for the great explanation it was so helpful👍. But, I still have a question about the connection of words with l. You said that when a syllable or word ends with the dark l and the next syllable or word begins with a vowel it’s pronounced as a light l to link those words or syllables together, does this also mean that if there is a word before the light l that begins with a vowel that the light l is then pronounced as dark l, e.g. that the l of like in I like… is then pronounced dark?
Hi @mr.mushroom3695 - Thanks so much for your question! No, the light L at the beginning of "like" in the phrase "I like" is still a light L, so this rule doesn't apply here. I hope this helps! :)
In the narrow description, the pronunciation of "culture" is described as [kʌɫtʃɚ]. Here, the Dark L is followed by /t/ sound, thus, I will be like [kʌɫltʃɚ], the Clear L following immediately after the Dark L. In other words, you pronounce the dark L first with your tongue tip touches the upper tooth ridge so the L sound can smoothly be connected wit /t(ʃ)/.
Hi @angelloferreiraoficial - Thanks for your question! I've heard native speakers pronounce the word "culture" in two different ways: /ˈkʌl.tʃɚ/ (which is basically the way that you transcribed it) and /ˈkʊl.tʃɚ/, using the /ʊ/ vowel in the first syllable. I tend to pronounce it using /ʊ/, not /ʌ/, but both are correct. In terms of tongue placement for the dark L, my tongue tip does not come to the roof of my mouth when pronouncing the L sound, so I don't use a light L, which is in contrast to what @English_Tutorials_Kengo.H has suggested. I hope this helps! :)
Great, great teacher!
Thanks, @franciscoviana8068! :)
Great teacher
Thank you! :)
best video, I hope more videos for Dark L with more examples for practice.
Thanks for your comment, Ramzy! :)
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You're welcome! I'm glad you liked this video! :)
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You're welcome! I'm glad you liked this one! :)
This is even harder than r sound
Hi @FreshtaC - Thanks so much for your comment! Yes, I agree - the Dark L is even harder than the R sound 😬 But I hope this video helps you with your pronunciation! :)
Where can I see the MRI movie for Dark L?
Thank you very much for the great explanation it was so helpful👍. But, I still have a question about the connection of words with l. You said that when a syllable or word ends with the dark l and the next syllable or word begins with a vowel it’s pronounced as a light l to link those words or syllables together, does this also mean that if there is a word before the light l that begins with a vowel that the light l is then pronounced as dark l, e.g. that the l of like in
I like… is then pronounced dark?
Hi @mr.mushroom3695 - Thanks so much for your question! No, the light L at the beginning of "like" in the phrase "I like" is still a light L, so this rule doesn't apply here. I hope this helps! :)
@@SanDiegoVoiceandAccent Thanks very much for answering my question and for the quick response. Best wishes :)
@@mr.mushroom3695 You're welcome!
Hello. I have a question. From my point of view, the word 'culture' is pronounced /ˈkʌl.tʃər/ . I dunno if I'm correct. Thank you. 😊
In the narrow description, the pronunciation of "culture" is described as [kʌɫtʃɚ].
Here, the Dark L is followed by /t/ sound, thus, I will be like [kʌɫltʃɚ], the Clear L following immediately after the Dark L. In other words, you pronounce the dark L first with your tongue tip touches the upper tooth ridge so the L sound can smoothly be connected wit /t(ʃ)/.
Hi @angelloferreiraoficial - Thanks for your question! I've heard native speakers pronounce the word "culture" in two different ways: /ˈkʌl.tʃɚ/ (which is basically the way that you transcribed it) and /ˈkʊl.tʃɚ/, using the /ʊ/ vowel in the first syllable. I tend to pronounce it using /ʊ/, not /ʌ/, but both are correct. In terms of tongue placement for the dark L, my tongue tip does not come to the roof of my mouth when pronouncing the L sound, so I don't use a light L, which is in contrast to what @English_Tutorials_Kengo.H has suggested. I hope this helps! :)
I can't make some tongue movement but I can pronounce the L putting the tip of my tongue up
As long as it sounds like a Dark L, then that works! Thanks for your comment :)