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A raised letter l marking release over the tongue sides.
Also known as: Superscript l, Lateral release mark, Raised l
In the International Phonetic Alphabet a small raised l after a stop marks it as released over the sides of the tongue. It transcribes the final syllable of English little.
Marks the preceding stop as laterally released, the central closure held while the tongue sides lower.
Contexts: Language and transcription
Transcribes the final syllable of English little and bottle, where the stop opens directly into the lateral.
Contexts: Language and transcription
A small letter l raised to the top of the writing height and placed immediately after the letter it modifies.