The spelling of "Petrowski" can be confusing because of its unusual combination of letters. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced as [pɛtrovski], with the stress on the second syllable. The "e" in "Petrowski" is pronounced as "eh" and the "w" is silent. The "ski" at the end is pronounced as "skee." This spelling is derived from the Polish surname "Pietrowski," meaning "son of Peter." Despite its unique spelling, "Petrowski" is a fairly common name in Eastern Europe and North America.
The word "Petrowski" appears to originate from the Slavic language and is derived from the personal name "Peter" or "Petr" (meaning "rock" in Greek). In Slavic languages, surnames often end with -ski or -sky, indicating "belonging to" or "of" a particular individual or place. Therefore, "Petrowski" may signify either "belonging to Peter" or "of the Peter's family". It is a relatively common surname among Slavic populations.