Learn the difference between L and l, the 12th letter of the English alphabet, and how to use them in various contexts. Find out the abbreviations, symbols, and words that start with L or l. History, etymology, and pronunciation of l, the 12th letter of the alphabet. Ancestors of this letter were the Semitic lamedh and the Greek lambda. The sound consistently represented by the letter throughout its history has been the liquid or ‘lateral’ for which it at present stands. Letter L song.This alphabet song will help your children learn letter recognition and the sign language for the letter L. This super-catchy and clear alphabe... Discover our engaging 'Letter L' learning resources. Master the letter sound, words that start with 'L', and participate in fun ELA activities. Start for free!