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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: light, like, love, learn, long

Medial: feeling, tomorrow, already, believe, carry

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Initial and medial positions — Distinguish /l/ vs. /ɹ/ — LIGHT vs. RIGHT