Digraphs help to understand how to pronounce unfamiliar words correctly. Knowing 'ph' is a digraph lets you pronounce 'phone' with an 'f' sound.
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Sound Combination
A digraph combines two letters to make a unique sound that neither letter makes alone. The 'wh' in 'when' creates a distinct sound different from 'w' or 'h' alone.
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Common Blends
Some digraphs frequently appear in English, like 'sh,' 'ch,' 'th,' and 'ph.' Words like 'ship', 'chat', 'that', and 'dolphin' include common digraphs.