Therapist
9 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A person skilled in a particular type of therapy, especially one who treats physical, mental, or emotional disorders. Common types include physiotherapists, psychotherapists, and occupational therapists.
“The therapist helped her develop coping strategies for managing anxiety.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈθɛrəpɪst/
Syllables
ther·a·pist
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Contains 'th' cluster and 'ph'; '-ist' suffix pattern
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14 points with valuable 'h'; medical vocabulary
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