RAY or LAY? English R and L pronunciation listening practice with minimal pair words 'ray' and 'lay'
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 'ray' (/ɹeɪ/) and 'lay' (/leɪ/). 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 'ray', which starts with the consonant /ɹ/, or 'lay', 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!