"pater" 怎么发音

word

US

ˈpeɪtɝ

PAY-ter

UK

ˈpeɪtə

PAY-tuh

释义

'Pater' is a formal or religious word meaning 'father', mostly used as a title for priests or in classical or Latin texts. In modern English, it is rare and usually appears in historical, academic, or church contexts.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈpeɪtɝ

英式英语

ˈpeɪtə

简化发音

美式

PAY-ter

英式

PAY-tuh

语境中听

The pater led the service at the old church.

In Latin, pater means father.

Every Sunday the children greeted the pater after mass.

When talking about Roman families, historians use the term 'pater familias'.