Consonant

Sounds of American English

Sounds that Flow

/l/ as in light /r/ as in right /w/ as in wait /y/ as in yes

There are ______ flowing sounds in English. When you say these sounds, the air comes out of your
mouth very smoothly. All of these sounds are __________________. (voiced or voiceless?)

Write five more words that use this sound:
/l/
light


Write five more words that use this sound:
/r/
right


Write five more words that use this sound:
/w/
wait


Write five more words that use this sound:
/y/
yes

Write your own sentences using some of the words you wrote in the boxes. Practice saying them.
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