Medial vowel sound refers to the vowel sound that occurs in the middle of a word.
Here are some examples:
* "a" in "cat": The "a" sound is in the middle of the word.
* "e" in "bed": The "e" sound is in the middle of the word.
* "i" in "ship": The "i" sound is in the middle of the word.
* "o" in "hot": The "o" sound is in the middle of the word.
* "u" in "cup": The "u" sound is in the middle of the word.
Here are some additional examples using multi-syllabic words:
* "o" in "hotel": The "o" sound is in the middle of the word (between the "t" and the "l").
* "i" in "decide": The "i" sound is in the middle of the word (between the "c" and the "d").
* "e" in "element": The "e" sound is in the middle of the word (between the "l" and the "m").
Remember, the medial vowel sound is the sound that occurs in the middle of the word, not necessarily the middle of the syllable.
Important Note: This is a general explanation of medial vowel sounds. In some cases, the pronunciation of a vowel might shift depending on the surrounding letters (like in the word "again," where the "a" sound changes).