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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: they, that, then, than, though

Medial: mother, other, either, neither, weather

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Initial and medial positions — Distinguish /ð/ vs. /d/ — THEY vs. DAY