/ ʎ / – Voiced palatal lateral approximant consonant
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Phonation | Voiced – The vocal cords vibrate during articulation. |
| Place of Articulation | Palatal – The middle or back part of the tongue is raised to the hard palate. |
| Manner of Articulation | Lateral Approximant – The narrowed airflow is directed over the sides of the tongue, but does not cause turbulence. |