The spelling of the term "pater god" is based on Latin roots. The word "pater" means father, while "god" refers to a deity. The proper pronunciation of "pater" is /ˈpeɪtər/, with stress on the first syllable. On the other hand, "god" is pronounced /ɡɒd/ in British English and /ɡɑd/ in American English, with emphasis on the final consonant. When combined, the two words create a compound term that is pronounced phonetically as /ˈpeɪtər ɡɒd/ or /ˈpeɪtər ɡɑd/.
The term "Pater God" appears to be a combination of two separate words from different languages.
1. "Pater" is derived from Latin and means "father". This word has its roots in the Proto-Indo-European language and is related to words with similar meaning in other Indo-European languages, such as "pater" in Greek and "pitar" in Sanskrit.
2. "God" comes from Old English and is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "gudan". It is related to the Old Norse word "gud" and the Gothic word "guths", all of which refer to the concept of a deity or supreme being. The Old English word "god" referred to both pagan gods and the Christian God.
When combined, "Pater God" seems to be a fusion of the Latin and Old English words for "father" and "god".