How do you pronounce "pater"?

In American English: /ˈpeɪtɝ/ (PAYT-ur). In British English: /pˈeɪtə/ (P-ayt). In Canadian English: /ˈpeɪtɝ/ (PAYT-ur). In Australian English: /pˈeɪtə/ (P-ayt).

Is "pater" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpeɪtɝ/ (PAYT-ur), while in British English it's /pˈeɪtə/ (P-ayt).

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pater

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/ˈpeɪtɝ/

PAYT-ur

Syllable Breakdown

peɪtpa·ɝter

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