Study the word list: ph words - set 2

The /f/ sound is usually spelt with an f, or, if after a short vowel sound, the letters ff .

However, when a word comes from Ancient Greek, the letters ph are used to spell the /f/ sound instead.

Here are some examples.

Word list: ph words - set 2

	alphabet	There are 26 letters in the alphabet.
	apostrophe	You can use an apostrophe to show that something belongs to someone.
	hyphen	A hyphen can be used to join two words: good-looking.
	phrase	A phrase is a small group of words.
	pamphlet	The shop gave out a small pamphlet about its price cuts.
	physician	The physician prescribed medicine.
	pharmacy	Please get me some pills from the pharmacy.
	physical	Physical exercise is good for your health.
	elephant	Young elephants are called calves.
	dolphin	The dolphin swam in the sea.
	phantom	She was convinced a phantom spirit haunted the house.
	nephew	My young nephew is called Luke.
	prophet	The prophet said a holy man would come.
	orphan	A child who has lost both parents is an orphan.
	triumph	The winning team held up the cup in triumph.
	catastrophe	A tsunami is a catastrophe.
	emphasis	The speaker put much emphasis on his main point.
	phobia	Many people have a phobia or fear of spiders.
	trophy	The trophy is a constant reminder of his success.
	typhoon	Two ships were sunk in the typhoon.