Pronouncing l and ḷ (with a dot)

[Stephen K]

In my book it says that the Pali l is pronounced like the l in sell while the Pali ḷ (l with a dot under it) is pronounced like the l in felt; however I don't see a difference between the ls in sell and felt. If there were a difference it would be between e.g. "sell" and "lot". So what's the difference between l and ḷ?

[daverupa]

l and ḷ: there is virtually no difference between these sounds; l is pronounced with the tongue close to or touching the teeth; ḷ with the tongue touching the roof of mouth.

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[Stephen K]

Thank you!