Daniel · 6 answers · 3y

Why is llama written with two Ls?

The English language borrowed the name of the animal from Spanish. In Spanish the double L is pronounced like "y" as in "yes", nevertheless most people say Lama with "L" and not Yama like in Spanish. Borrowing is complicated.

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