Pronunciation: [abˈa͡ɪ͡əθə] (IPA) 
The spelling of the biblical name "Abiather" [ˌæbɪˈæθər] can be a bit tricky to remember. The first syllable is pronounced with the short 'a' sound [æ], followed by an unstressed 'i' sound [ɪ]. The final syllable features the long 'a' sound [eɪ], spelled with an 'a' rather than an 'er' as it might seem. So, to spell "Abiather" correctly, remember the pattern of short 'a', unstressed 'i', and long 'a'.
The word "Abiather" is derived from the combination of two names - "Abi" and "Ither".
1. The name "Abi" is of Hebrew origin and means "my father" or "father of". It is a prefix that is often used in Hebrew names to denote a relationship with someone's father.
2. The name "Ither" is less clear in terms of its etymology. It doesn't have a well-established origin or meaning. It is possible that "Ither" is a variant or alteration of other names, possibly "Ithamar" or "Ithiel", but there is no definitive answer.
Therefore, "Abiather" can be understood as a combination of "Abi" meaning "my father" and "Ither", which may possibly be a variant of another name.
