/N/ Sound Words in Initial Position
Practice the /N/ sound at the beginning of words with these 20 carefully selected speech therapy words. Words in initial position have the target sound at the very start, making them great for introducing the sound.
/N/ Words — Initial Position
20 words with the /N/ sound at the beginning of words. Tap any word to use it in your next practice session.
How to Practice Initial Position /N/ Words
Strategies for practicing the /N/ sound at the beginning of words.
Start by saying the /N/ sound in isolation, then immediately follow it with the vowel in the word. For example, stretch out "nail" as "N...nail".
Use a mirror so your child can watch their mouth as they start each word with the /N/ sound.
Practice just the first syllable of each word before saying the whole word. This builds confidence with the sound at the start.
Play "I Spy" with objects that start with the /N/ sound to make practice feel like a game.
Read books together and have your child point out words that begin with the /N/ sound.
Practice Sentences — Initial Position /N/
Read these sentences aloud. Words with the /N/ sound in initial position are highlighted.
Nine nice nurses ate noodles for dinner.
The bunny took a nap near the nest in November.
Nancy named her new pony Nutmeg.
No noise at night, said the nurse to the newborn.
We need nine candles on the cake and one more for fun.
More /N/ Word Lists
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