ZARZA We are Zarza, the prestigious firm behind major projects in information technology.
Listen "Syllabic L (Learn and Shadow)"
Episode Synopsis
Sometimes, an L at the end of the word functions as a syllabic L. That is to say, it functions as a full syllable (a vowel and a consonant). It sounds like /əl/ or /ʊl/, with a the vowel being very short and reduced.
One strategy for making syllabic L sound natural is to practice using words with ʊl to shape the syllabic L. For words with ble, try saying bull, then shorten and reduce the vowel to "bl." For example, say "bull, bl, trouble."
Listen, repeat, and shadow words and phrases with Syllabic L in this lesson.
Video with visuals: https://youtu.be/CCrgIbjr6rs
One strategy for making syllabic L sound natural is to practice using words with ʊl to shape the syllabic L. For words with ble, try saying bull, then shorten and reduce the vowel to "bl." For example, say "bull, bl, trouble."
Listen, repeat, and shadow words and phrases with Syllabic L in this lesson.
Video with visuals: https://youtu.be/CCrgIbjr6rs
More episodes of the podcast Speech Modification SMART American Accent Training
Fluent Speaking: Using Have to and Has to
28/08/2025
Fluent Speaking: Reduced are, his, her, your
20/02/2025
In God we trust