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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: very, van, voice, visit, victory

Medial: never, river, movie, seven, driver

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van
voice
river

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Initial and medial positions — Master the /v/ sound — VERY