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In this lesson, we'll explore the English multigraph 'ph' and its various pronunciations. You'll learn the different sounds this letter combination makes.

English Multigraph 'ph'

The letter 'h' is a consonant in English phonology that can be combined with 'p' to make the digraph 'ph'.

Digraphs are a set of two letters that stand together and produce a new sound.

Digraph	ph
Name	ph (pronounced /pee ˈeɪtʃ/)
Common Sound(s)	/f/

The Digraph 'ph'

'ph' sounds /f/ and it can stand anywhere in a word:

phobia /ˈfoʊbi.ə/

philosophy /fəˈlɑːsəfi/

'y' is a semi-vowel.

alphabet /ˈælfəbet/

amphetamine /æmˈfetəmiːn/

photograph /ˈfoʊ.tə.ˌɡɹæf/

The second 'ph' is at the end of the word.

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