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