Are L and R different?

Question

Are L and R obviously different?

Are its pronunciations completely distinguished?

Light and Right, Lice and Rice and so on.

Isn't it difficult for American native English speakers to pronounce these words?

Answer 1

I personally don't find it difficult, didn't realise some people do.  

Answer 2

Are you Chinese?

Answer 3

YES they are different

YES they are pronounced differently

NO it's not difficult to pronounce those words

Answer 4

I am a native English speaker, but I was sub-raised to speak Spanish. I only have trouble pronouncing words when I get upset or overly giddy.

Answer 5

yeah to me there's an obvious difference. light and right, lice and rice sound completely different to me.  

Answer 6

They are very different....I do not have any trouble.  I certainly hope you are not taking a stab at those who do have difficulty : )