RIGHT or LIGHT? English R and L consonant sound pronunciation listening practice with minimal pairs
Many English language learners have trouble hearing the difference between the English consonants 'R' (/ɹ/) and 'L' (/l/). This activity is intended to help you hear the difference between these English sounds more clearly.
This video has many examples of the English minimal pair words 'right' (/ɹaɪt/) and 'light' (/laɪt/). The only difference in the pronunciation of these words is the /ɹ/ and /l/ consonants.
Listen to each word and decide if you are hearing the word 'right', which starts with the consonant /ɹ/, or 'light', which starts with the consonant /l/. Pause the video if you need more time. The word will then play again and you will see the correct answer. See how many you can get right!
Homophones of right: write, rite
Homophones of light: lite