How Do You Spell PERITOMIST?

Pronunciation: [pˌɛɹˈɪtəmˌɪst] (IPA)

The word "peritomist" is spelled with the letter "i" after the "t" instead of an "e" due to the phonetic pronunciation of the word. The IPA transcription of the word is /pɛrɪtəmɪst/, which indicates that the "i" sound should be used to represent the second syllable of the word. This spelling is important in allowing readers to properly pronounce and understand the word, which refers to a person who performs circumcisions.

PERITOMIST Meaning and Definition

1. One who performs circumcision.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for PERITOMIST

• oeritomist
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• pwritomist
• psritomist
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• p3ritomist
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• perutomist
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Etymology of PERITOMIST

The word "peritomist" is derived from the Greek roots "peri", meaning "around", and "temnein", meaning "to cut". In Greek, "peritomistēs" (περιτομιστής) refers to someone who performs circumcision, specifically in the context of religious or cultural practices. The term has been adopted into English to designate individuals who specialize in circumcision procedures.