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: thin, think, thank, thumb, theme

Medial: method, author, python, healthy, panther

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Initial and medial positions — Distinguish /θ/ vs. /s/ — THIN vs. SIN