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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: vet, vine, vest, viper, very

Medial: advise, invite, even, never, river

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vine
vest
invite

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Initial and medial positions — Distinguish /v/ vs. /w/ — VET vs. WET