K Words for Speech Therapy: Free /k/ Word List
A ready-to-use /k/ word list for articulation practice, sorted by where the sound falls in the word. Every word was picked by sound, not spelling, so it works for drill, games and carryover.
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43 words, sorted by position.
Initial /k/ words (15)
cat
cup
car
cake
key
kite
coat
comb
cow
corn
king
cookie
candy
carrot
kangaroo
Medial /k/ words (13)
bacon
monkey
pocket
rocket
chicken
bucket
jacket
turkey
pumpkin
cupcake
popcorn
donkey
baking
Final /k/ words (15)
book
duck
bike
sock
lock
rock
truck
milk
snake
backpack
lake
clock
kick
stick
steak
/k/ sentences for carryover
- The cat has a cookie.
- Kate drives a car.
- The duck is in the truck.
- Put the cupcake in the bucket.
- The king has a key.
Therapy tips for /k/
- Hold the tongue tip down with a tongue depressor or a finger cue so the back of the tongue lifts.
- Lying on the back can help some students feel /k/ and /g/.
- Pair /k/ with /t/ minimal pairs (key/tea, cape/tape) if they are 'fronting'.
Questions SLPs ask
How many /k/ words should I practice in a session?
Aim for many quick repetitions: 50 to 100 productions in a 30-minute session is a common target for articulation drill, spread across a small set of words.
Should I start with initial, medial or final /k/?
Most SLPs start with the position the student finds easiest (often initial), then add the others. Follow the student's stimulability and the IEP goal.
Can I get these /k/ words as a printable worksheet?
Yes. PrepPal turns a /k/ goal into a printable worksheet with pictures, picture cards and digital drill cards in seconds. The first one is free.
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