What is the difference between "N" and "L&quo

Joyce   Wed Dec 02, 2009 3:45 am GMT
I have problem differentiating N and L. I pronounce them almost in the same way, except that there is nostril sound when pronouncing N. I think my method is wrong. So I look for some online teaching material. Here is what I found

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http://www.say-it-in-english.com/BasicEnglish7.html

To pronounce N:
put the tip of your tongue against the gums behind your top front teeth, raise the center of your tongue, vibrate your vocal cords, and release your tongue without a puff of air.

To pronounce L:
put the tip of your tongue against the ridge above your top front teeth, vibrate your vocal cords, then quickly release your tongue.
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Is the above method correct? So we need to raise the center of the tongue when pronouncing "N"? Can anyone enlighten me on this? Thanks in advance!
pedro   Wed Dec 02, 2009 4:22 am GMT
both n and l are alveolar. n is nasally released; l is laterally released.