ph
PEE-AYCH/ˈpiː.ˈeɪtʃ/noun
Two letters that make the 'f' sound together, like in 'phone' and 'graph'.
Syllables
ph
1 syllable
Letters
Related words (same phonics pattern)
Phonics breakdown
ph
Phonics Rule: PH Digraph
PH makes the /f/ sound, like in 'phone' and 'photo'. It comes from Greek!
The digraph 'ph' always makes the /f/ sound. These words usually come from Greek. If you see PH, just say /f/.
Tip
PH phones home with an /f/ sound!
Examples
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