Words That Start With L, Plus Silent L Words
Words that start with L for kids and word games, double L words, words where the L is silent (walk, half, could) and L answers for Stop.
By Polarzinho ·
L is a friendly letter: lion, lemon, laugh, lunch. But it also has a sneaky side. In walk, half and could, the L is written but never spoken.
Here are words that start with L, double L words, silent L words and some L answers for when that letter comes up in Stop.
Words that start with L
- lion
- lemon
- leaf
- lamp
- ladder
- lake
- laugh
- light
- lizard
- llama
- lunch
- lollipop
Double L words
- ball
- bell
- hill
- doll
- shell
- yellow
- balloon
- pillow
- jelly
- umbrella
Silent L words
In these words, you write the L but you do not say it:
- walk
- talk
- chalk
- half
- calf
- could
- would
- should
- salmon
- yolk
L answers for Stop
- Animal: lion, lizard, llama.
- Fruit: lemon, lime, lychee.
- Color: lavender, lilac.
- Country: Laos, Lebanon.
- Name: Liam, Lily.
- Object: lamp, ladder.
Practice by playing
In Letter River you drag across letters to spell the answer to each clue. Great for spelling practice at your own pace.
FAQ
What are some words that start with L for kids?
Lion, lemon, lamp, leaf, lake and lunch.
Why is the L silent in walk?
Over time English speakers stopped pronouncing the L in some words, but the old spelling stayed.
What animal starts with L?
Lion, lizard and llama.
Your turn
Say these out loud: talk, tall, half and hall. In which ones do you hear the L?