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How do you spell Stethoscope?

Correct spelling

stethoscope

Remember Greek 'stethos' (chest) - keep the 'th' after 'ste' to examine correctly.

Why is stethoscope spelled this way?

From Greek stethos (chest) + skopein (to examine). An instrument for examining the chest. The 'th' after 'ste' is the stumbling point — people write 'stethascope' or drop the first t.

Common misspellings of stethoscope

stethascopestethescopestetoscopestethoscope

Example

The doctor used her stethoscope to listen to the patient's heartbeat and breathing.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell stethoscope?+
The correct spelling is "stethoscope". Remember Greek 'stethos' (chest) - keep the 'th' after 'ste' to examine correctly.
Is it stethascope or stethoscope?+
The correct spelling is "stethoscope", not "stethascope".

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