English–Spanish
“double l” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈeʝe/
Example
¿Cómo se pronuncia ll en tu país?
How is the double l pronounced in your country?
How to say “double l” in Spanish
“Double l” in Spanish is ll.
Spelling unit indicating a once-lateral palatal consonant often realized differently across dialects.
Example sentences with ll
La pronunciación de ll varía según el país.
The pronunciation of ll varies by country.
Tips for using ll
- In parts of Argentina and Uruguay ll commonly sounds like English sh or zh rather than a lateral, so expect striking regional pronunciation differences when listening.