What is it called when PH sounds like F?

What is it called when PH sounds like F?

Digraphs consist of two consonants that are blended to make one sound. The digraph (ph) has the sound of (f).

Why does ph sound like F?

The Romans. They translated Greek phi (φ) as "ph" and pronounced it closer to "p" than "f". Native Latin words were spelled with the "f". Ironically, a lot of Latin p-words became f-words (e.g., pedis became "foot").

Is PH always pronounced as F?

Most of the time, PH is pronounced like an F , not as two separate sounds. However, there are exceptions to this rule. You'll also find out how PH became part of the English language. If you want to sound more like a native speaker, get your pronunciation right.

Why is GH pronounced F?

So when you see a "gh," it usually means that it was pronounced with the blech sound in Old English, when our writing system was first developed. Eventually, during the Middle English period, they settled on "gh." By that time the pronunciation was already changing. The sound turned into /f/ or was dropped entirely.