Study the word list: The l sound after a vowel

When the l sound makes an extra syllable after a vowel, it is spelled al or el.

	denial	She was in denial about losing her job.
	dial	She had to dial the correct telephone number.
	jovial
	material	A composite material is made up of different parts.
	trial	During the trial the villain became a confessor.
	actual	The actual results were unknown.
	factual
	gradual	Evolution is a term adopted by Darwin to describe the gradual process of change and development of species. *
	manual	Manual cars are fitted with a clutch pedal.
	ritual
	usual	That's not my usual place! *
	virtual
	visual	Maths is on our visual timetable. *
	loyal	David has been a loyal friend for many years.
	royal	The royal family live in that palace.
	fuel	This truck's engine runs on diesel fuel.

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