/ l / – Voiced alveolar lateral approximant consonant
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Phonation | Voiced – The vocal cords vibrate during articulation. |
| Place of Articulation | Alveolar – The tip or the blade of the tongue is at the alveolar ridge. |
| Manner of Articulation | Lateral Approximant – The narrowed airflow is directed over the sides of the tongue, but does not cause turbulence. |