Posted by jlbundy
Feb 9, 2010 6:04 pm

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• @jlbundy, here's what we've just found out from our friends at Berlitz (straight from Barcelona):
  "Simple, the l-y represents one single sound (the one corresponding to the
  letter "ll" in Spanish, and it is done precisely to differentiate it from
  the very similar "y" sound, although in current Spanish, there's little
  difference anymore, and there's a variety of pronunciations (which do not
  affect communication in any way). So if she has an easier time pronouncing
  just the "y" sound, she can do so and be perfectly understood."

  Feb 10, 2010 9:37 am
  by susandanziger (admin)

• Thanks - that's really helpful.

  Apr 19, 2010 10:35 pm
  by Samspade

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