L Words for Speech Therapy: Free /l/ Word List
A ready-to-use /l/ word list for articulation practice, sorted by where the sound falls in the word. Every word was picked by sound, not spelling, so it works for drill, games and carryover.
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42 words, sorted by position.
Initial /l/ words (15)
lamp
leaf
lion
lamb
lemon
light
lock
log
lake
ladder
leg
lollipop
ladybug
lunch
lime
Medial /l/ words (13)
balloon
jelly
yellow
pillow
color
dollar
salad
melon
alligator
police
umbrella
tulip
olive
Final /l/ words (14)
ball
bell
doll
owl
seal
wheel
pool
smile
snail
whale
mail
shell
hill
bowl
/l/ sentences for carryover
- The lion likes lemons.
- Look at the yellow balloon.
- The ladybug is on the leaf.
- Lily has a doll and a ball.
- The whale swims in the lake.
Therapy tips for /l/
- Cue 'tongue tip up behind your top teeth' and let them feel it with a lollipop touch spot.
- Final /l/ ('dark l') is often harder; practice it after initial /l/ is solid.
- Silly sentences with lots of /l/ words keep older students engaged.
Questions SLPs ask
How many /l/ words should I practice in a session?
Aim for many quick repetitions: 50 to 100 productions in a 30-minute session is a common target for articulation drill, spread across a small set of words.
Should I start with initial, medial or final /l/?
Most SLPs start with the position the student finds easiest (often initial), then add the others. Follow the student's stimulability and the IEP goal.
Can I get these /l/ words as a printable worksheet?
Yes. PrepPal turns a /l/ goal into a printable worksheet with pictures, picture cards and digital drill cards in seconds. The first one is free.
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