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Vocabulary Entry
ph
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A digraph used in English and several other languages, representing the sound /f/ or /ʌf/ as in 'phone' or 'philosophy'.
Example Sentences
"The 'ph' in 'philosophy' denotes a 'f' sound."
"In the word 'physical', 'ph' is pronounced like an 'f'."
"'Ph' is a common digraph in many scientific terms."
V
verb
To pronounce the 'ph' sound in words correctly.
Example Sentences
"Teachers often encourage students to ph words clearly."
"You can ph the letters 'ph' as an 'f' in most cases."
"It's important to ph correctly when reading aloud."
A
adjective
Relating to the use of the letters 'ph' in words.
Example Sentences
"The ph spelling is common in scientific language."
"She made a ph selection of words for her project."
"His ph approach helped clarify the topic."