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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: pie, pen, top, take, key

Medial: apart, atop, attach, account, become

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top
atop

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Initial and medial positions — Master P/T/K Aspiration — PIE, TIE, KITE