The PH Sound
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These lessons with, videos, examples, and songs, help First Grade kids learn how to pronounce consonant digraph PH.
Learn words that begin or end with PH.
Learning the digraph “ph” is an important step in developing reading and spelling skills. Here’s a guide on how to teach and learn ph words effectively:
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Introduce the “Ph” Sound
A digraph is when two letters come together to make one sound. The digraph “ph” makes the /f/ sound, as in “phone” or “elephant.” -
Pronunciation Practice: Have students practice saying these words aloud. Emphasize the ph sound at the start of each word.
The following diagram shows examples of ph words. Scroll down the page for more examples and pronunciations of the ph sound in words.
- Writing Practice
Sentence Writing: Have students write their own sentences or short stories using ph words. For example, “The shark swims in the sea."
Word Tracing: For younger students, give them worksheets where they trace ph words to practice writing.
Practice with the following consonant digraph worksheets.
| Printable Worksheets (Consonant Digraphs) | |
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Learning "ch" |
Learning "sh" |
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Learning "th" |
Learning "qu" |
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Learning "ng" |
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- Songs and Rhymes
Ph Songs: Use songs or create simple rhymes that emphasize the ph sound.
Learn about the digraph “ph”
A digraph is when two letter sounds or phonemes combine to make one sound or phoneme.
When the /p/ sound combines with the /h/ sound they create the unique sound of /f/. Learn about the digraph ph as you listen to the ph sound in words.
ph words - Phonics - phone, sphere, dolphin
Learn the pronunciation and sound of consonant digraph - ph. Learn words that contain the digraph.
Phonics PH sounds like F
Consonant digraphs (also called letter digraphs) are 2 letters that make a new sound when they are put together.
Meet the Phonics Digraphs - ph
Learn the pronunciation and sound of consonant digraph - ph. Learn words that contain the digraph.
- Learn other Consonant Digraphs.
| Consonant Digraphs | ||
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| CH Sound | PH Sound | Soft TH |
| Hard TH | WH Sound | PH Sound |
| GH Sound | NG Sound | Consonant Digraphs |
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