Initial and medial positions
Initial and medial positions
Start of word and middle of word are easier — the sound gets your full attention. Master these before tackling final-position words.
Initial: boy, best, bank, big, bottle
Medial: baby, rabbit, table, number, about
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best
bank
rabbit
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