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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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