The spelling of the word "paedo" can lead to confusion as it is often misspelled as "pedo". The correct spelling is "paedo" which comes from the Greek word "paideia" meaning education or upbringing. The IPA phonetic transcription of "paedo" is pɛːdɔː, with a long 'e' sound and an emphasis on the second syllable. However, it is important to note that the use of this term in certain contexts is controversial and offensive, and should be used with caution.
The term "paedo" is an abbreviated form of the word "paedophile", which refers to an individual who has a sexual interest in children. The word "paedophile" derived from the combination of two Greek words: "paîs" meaning "child" and "phílos" meaning "lover" or "friend". Therefore, "paedophile" can be translated as "lover of children" or "child friend" in its literal sense.