The spelling of the name "Philp" may appear odd at first glance, but it follows English orthography rules. In IPA phonetic transcription, the pronunciation is /fɪlp/. The "ph" in English is usually used to indicate the "f" sound, as in "phone" or "philosophy." The "i" represents the short vowel sound /ɪ/, like in "sit" or "win." The final "p" is part of the consonant cluster /lp/, which is pronounced together without a pause.