Is it pronounced llama or Yama?
The correct pronounciation is “Yama“. In spanish, double LL’s are pronounced as a Y. If it was L, it would be spelled as Lama.
What’s the pronunciation of llama?
The correct Spanish pronunciation is YAH-mah. Many people in the US, including some who own them pronounce it LAH-mah.
Which L is silent in llama?
llama Don’t forget the two l’s at the start. The second l is silent. Don’t confuse this with lama (with a single l) which is a Buddhist monk or priest.
Why does the word llama have two l’s?
In addition to the use of the “double L” in the Spanish alphabet, “llama” is also spelled with two L’s to distinguish it from the word “lama,” as in a Tibetan monk (e.g., the Dalai Lama). It may have something to do with the scientific Latin name. It’s not because the word is pronounced “yama”.