The GL Sound
/ʎ/Accent-Specific Coaching
For American Speakers
Say 'million' — that 'ly' in the middle? That’s the Italian 'gl' sound. Your tongue presses flat against the roof of your mouth.
For British Speakers
Say 'million' — the 'ly' sound in the middle is the Italian 'gli'. Press your tongue against the palate.
For Australian / NZ Speakers
Say 'million' — the 'ly' in the middle is this sound. You already make it in English.
For Irish Speakers
Say 'million' — the 'ly' sound is the Italian 'gl'. You make this naturally.
For Scottish Speakers
Say 'million' — the 'ly' in the middle is the Italian 'gl' sound.
For Indian Speakers
Say 'million' — the 'ly' sound is the Italian 'gl'. Similar to Hindi palatal sounds.
For South African Speakers
Say 'million' — the 'ly' in the middle is this sound. You already produce it.
For Nigerian / W. African Speakers
Say 'million' — the 'ly' sound is the Italian 'gl'. Your palatal sounds may already match.
Practice Words
famiglia
family
meglio
better
figlio
son
aglio
garlic
bottiglia
bottle
Practice Sentence
La famiglia è la cosa migliore
Family is the best thing
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