Question

middle sounds
fill in the middle sound of each word.
p _ t
(an image of a coat) + _ x

Explanation:

1. The first image is a pot, so the middle sound fills the blank to make "pot".
2. The second image is a tax, so the middle sound fills the blank to make "tax".

Answer:

1. p$\boldsymbol{o}$t
2. t$\boldsymbol{a}$x