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Of all the 'ph' as /f/ words, is there a reason why only 'sapphire' and 'Sappho' have 'pph'

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00:00 Of All The 'Ph' As /F/ Words, Is There A Reason Why Only 'Sapphire' And 'Sappho&
01:09 Accepted Answer Score 8
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