It is a lateral consonant. This means that this sound is produced by directing the airstream over the sides of the tongue, but not down the middle.
The manner of articulation (how the sound is produced) is stop, or plosive. This means that this sound is produced by obstructing airflow in the vocal tract. (The term plosive contrasts with nasal stops, where the blocked airflow is redirected through the nose.)
It is an oral consonant. This means that air is allowed to escape through the mouth only.
