Common Mistakes and How to Fix Them

Last updated: December 1, 2025

This article will guide you on how to correctly pronounce letter sounds, helping you avoid common mistakes and ensuring you are set up for success in recording your demo.

Correcting letter sounds

Saying incorrect phonics sounds is a common mistake when recording the demo. Having crisp and clear phonics sounds is essential for teaching literacy and therefore a top priority for teachers.

Note: Confusing vowel sounds and adding an extra /uh/ to the end of a letter sound are the most common mistakes to avoid.

Video: Right sound, wrong sound

Watch the video below for a run through of all the letter sounds found in the demo lesson, common mispronunciations, as well as the correct pronunciation for each one.

For an excellent overview of the correct pronunciation of letter sounds, check out the Rollins Center for Language and Literacy's video on the 44 Phonemes.