Blending sounds together is how we read words. Segmenting sounds is how we learn to spell words. Pronouncing the sounds correctly is key to supporting blending and segmenting. Sometimes we pronounce the sounds with a 'schwa' for example t becomes 'tuh' and mmm becomes 'muh'. Here is a useful video to see how to pronounce the sounds, so that you can support your child with their reading and writing.