velarized alveolar lateral approximant
dark l

The velarized alveolar lateral approximant, also known as dark l, is a type of consonantal sound used in some spoken languages.

Features of the velarized alveolar lateral approximant:

A common example of a velarized consonant is the velarized alveolar lateral approximant (or dark L).

In most parts of Brazil, the letter l before consonants and ending words, which represents a velarized alveolar lateral approximant in differing dialects, became a labio-velar approximant, making both words homophones.

The velarized alveolar lateral approximant, also known as dark l, is a type of consonantal sound used in some spoken languages.

A common example of a velarized consonant is the velarized alveolar lateral approximant (or dark L).

In Slavic languages, it represents the continuation of Proto-Slavic non-palatal l (see dark L).

Other accents of English, such as Scottish English and Australian English, have "dark L" in all positions, while Hiberno-English has "clear L" in all positions.

Velarization and pharyngealization are generally associated with more dental articulations of coronal consonants so that dark l tends to be dental or denti-alveolar while clear l tends to be retracted to an alveolar position.