What sound does the letter L make?

The letter Ll makes the sound at the start of lion. Say the sound on its own — /l/ — rather than the letter name, so your child can blend it into words like "lion".

What are some words that start with L?

lion, leaf, lamp, ladder, lemon, lizard all begin with the Ll sound.

How do you write the letter L?

Uppercase L: Line down, then Foot across. Lowercase l: Tall line down.

How can I make learning the letter L fun?

Hunt for Ll on signs and cereal boxes, trace it in sand or shaving foam, and play a short phonics game. LQuest turns each letter into a five-minute game with sounds, tracing and sticker rewards.

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The letter Ll

Says the sound at the start of lion

Ll makes the sound at the start of lion. Practise the sound first, then the shape: say the sound, find it in words, and trace both the capital L and the small l. Five focused minutes a day beats a long session.

Words with Ll

Words that start with L

lion
leaf
lamp
ladder
lemon
lizard

Ll in the middle

balloon
yellow
pillow

Words that end with l

ball
owl
school

How to write L and l

Capital L

Line down
Foot across

Small l

Tall line down

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Letter L questions parents ask

What sound does the letter L make?: The letter Ll makes the sound at the start of lion. Say the sound on its own — /l/ — rather than the letter name, so your child can blend it into words like "lion".
What are some words that start with L?: lion, leaf, lamp, ladder, lemon, lizard all begin with the Ll sound.
How do you write the letter L?: Uppercase L: Line down, then Foot across. Lowercase l: Tall line down.
How can I make learning the letter L fun?: Hunt for Ll on signs and cereal boxes, trace it in sand or shaving foam, and play a short phonics game. LQuest turns each letter into a five-minute game with sounds, tracing and sticker rewards.