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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: thin, think, thank, three, thousand
Medial: birthday, healthy, method, panther, toothbrush
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think
thank
healthy
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