How to Pronounce Ph

To pronounce "ph", say PH — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “ph”

"ph" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with bache and th, if that helps it stick.

What does ph mean?

adverb

  1. In the way it sounds, particularly: written to describe the sound rather than the dictionary spelling.

    “The hard words in the passage have been spelled phonetically.”

noun

  1. A photometric unit of illuminance, or luminous flux through an area (symbol ph).

Words that rhyme with ph

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bachethmhquaichgmbhblaichhhghkwhlaichemphraiche

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ph"?▾

"Ph" has one syllable.

What does "ph" mean?▾

Ph: In the way it sounds, particularly: written to describe the sound rather than the dictionary spelling.

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