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How do you spell Professor?

Correct spelling

professor

One F, two S's. PRO + FESSOR.

Why is professor spelled this way?

One F, two S's. From Latin professor, one who publicly declares expertise. The double S comes from the Latin root profiteri.

Common misspellings of professor

proffessorprofesserproffesserprofeser

Example

The professor gave an inspiring lecture.

Frequently asked questions

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The correct spelling is "professor". One F, two S's. PRO + FESSOR.
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