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: berry, best, boat, vote, bet

Medial: about, number, never, over, ever

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Initial and medial positions — Distinguish /b/ vs. /v/ — BERRY vs. VERY