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The /f/ sound is usually spelt with an f, or, if after a short vowel sound, the letters ff .
However, have you ever noticed that some words, like phone and alphabet, are pronounced with an f sound but are spelt with the letter combination ph?
This unusual spelling can be traced back to origins in Ancient Greek, where the letter phi (Φ) represented the f sound. Over time, this Ancient Greek influence found its way into the English language, giving us the ph spelling pattern.
As you become a more confident speller, you will begin to notice that this spelling pattern often appears in words which share the same Ancient Greek root, for example: photograph, photocopy, and photosynthesis all contain the root photo which is spelt using the letters ph.
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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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Learn more about these words in the Spellzone Main Course: Unit 5. Spelling the consonant digraphs, Part 2
Spelling Practice: ph words - set 2Test and improve your spelling through focused repetition and drills.
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Spelling Games: ph words - set 2Boost your spelling skills with interactive challenges.
Springtime Spelling
Spring into spelling!
Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Mayan Temple
Try the temple spelling puzzle.
Monkey Business
It's bananas!
Take a Spelling Test: ph words - set 2Check your spelling accuracy with this test.
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Handwriting Practice: ph words - set 2Strengthen spelling retention through writing practice.
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