The LH in the middle of a word is one of the trickiest pronunciations. Really though, it's not that hard. You just need to remember to half-pronounce the 'L'. Not trabayar ➜ tra - BA - lyar. Feel yourself saying the L but don't dwell on it. As soon as you feel the L, continue right into the rest. You can prounce the h almost like a Y.
Here are some common Portuguese words that contain “lh” together:
The “lh” sound in Portuguese is similar to the “lli” in the English word “million”, but a bit softer and more palatalized. The tongue is placed close to the roof of the mouth, just behind the upper teeth, creating a smooth, flowing sound.
Here’s how to pronounce it:
1. Position your tongue – Place the middle of your tongue against the roof of your mouth, near the hard palate.
2. Airflow – Let the air pass over your tongue, producing a soft “ly” sound.
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