Vincent Paternoster is spelled as /ˈvɪnsənt ˈpætərnɒstər/. In the phonetic transcription, the first syllable of "Vincent" is pronounced as "vin", the second syllable "cent" is pronounced as "sent". The first syllable of "Paternoster" is pronounced as "pat", the second syllable "er" is pronounced as "ɒstər". The word "Vincent" originates from the Latin word "Vincentius" which means "conquering". "Paternoster" comes from the Latin phrase "Pater Noster" which means "Our Father" and is commonly used as a form of Christian prayer.