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How do you spell Psychiatrist?

Correct spelling

psychiatrist

Remember: PSYCHe (mind) + iATRist (healer) - silent P, CH sounds like K

Why is psychiatrist spelled this way?

From Greek psyche (mind) + iatros (healer). A mind healer. The silent p at the start and the 'ch' pronounced as 'k' make this doubly deceptive.

Common misspellings of psychiatrist

psychiatristphsychiatristpsyciatristpsychiatrest

Example

After years of therapy, she decided to become a psychiatrist herself.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell psychiatrist?+
The correct spelling is "psychiatrist". Remember: PSYCHe (mind) + iATRist (healer) - silent P, CH sounds like K
Is it psychiatrist or psychiatrist?+
The correct spelling is "psychiatrist", not "psychiatrist".

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