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Beginner 🗣️ Pronunciation
Alphabet sounds
Hear the difference and say it clearly.
1Learn
Each letter has a name and a sound. Say the name when spelling; use the sound when reading. Common Kerala slips: ‘yem’ for M, ‘yell’ for L, ‘zed’ vs ‘zee’ (both fine).
2Say and compare
Read each line aloud, slowly, then at normal speed. The note tells you what to listen for in your own voice.
M — emnot ‘yem’
L — elnot ‘yell’
W — double-you
H — aitchno ‘h’ sound at the start
Z — zed (UK) / zee (US)
Spell: K-E-R-A-L-A
3Practice quiz
Question 1 of 3Multiple choice
The letter M is said as:
4Speaking challenge
Speaking challenge
Spell your full name, your town and your email address out loud.
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Say it out loud. Nobody is listening — that’s the point. Mistakes are allowed.