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How do you spell Psychology?

Correct spelling

psychology

PSYCH + OLOGY. Silent P.

Why is psychology spelled this way?

From Greek psyche (soul, mind) + logos (study). The study of the mind. Silent p, 'ch' as 'k' — same Greek pattern as psychiatrist.

Common misspellings of psychology

phsycologypsycologypscyhologysychology

Example

She studies psychology at university.

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