Watch the following explainer video to learn how the [ll] sound functions as a geminate in Bangla. The video presents waveforms—visual representations of sound—for two Bangla words: “Bola” (বলা), meaning ‘say,’ and “Bolla” (বল্লা), meaning ‘wasp.’ This comparison helps illustrate how their pronunciation differs due to the presence of a geminate [ll]. You will also see how geminate sounds have a longer duration in speech compared to non-geminate sounds.
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