/P/ Sound Words in Medial Position
Practice the /P/ sound in the middle of words with these 20 carefully selected speech therapy words. Words in medial position have the target sound in the middle, which helps build fluency and carryover.
/P/ Words — Medial Position
20 words with the /P/ sound in the middle of words. Tap any word to use it in your next practice session.
How to Practice Medial Position /P/ Words
Strategies for practicing the /P/ sound in the middle of words.
Break words into syllables and have your child practice the syllable containing the /P/ sound first, then put the word back together.
Medial position words can be trickier because the /P/ sound is surrounded by other sounds. Slow the word down so your child can feel each part.
Clap out the syllables of each word and emphasize the syllable with the /P/ sound.
Use these words in short, natural phrases (e.g., "I see a apple") to practice in connected speech.
Once your child can say the word slowly with the correct /P/ sound, gradually speed up to a natural pace.
Practice Sentences — Medial Position /P/
Read these sentences aloud. Words with the /P/ sound in medial position are highlighted.
Polly put popcorn in a paper cup.
The happy hippo hopped into the pool.
Pop the top off the teapot, please.
Open the zipper on the puppet and peek inside.
More /P/ Word Lists
Practice the /P/ sound in other word positions, or view the complete sound guide.
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