American English
/ænd̚/
One syllable.
Joins words or short phrases to show that both are included or true.
“And” is usually pronounced “and” (/ænd/) when said alone or emphasized. In natural connected speech, it is often reduced to “ənd” (/ənd/) or “ən” (/ən/); at the end of a phrase, keep the full form.
Joins words or short phrases to show that both are included or true.
I bought apples and oranges.
Maria speaks English and Spanish.
English always uses and; it does not change to e before a word beginning with i.
[item] and [item]
[item], [item], and [item]
Joins two actions, events, or complete ideas. The second one may happen next or be the result of the first.
He opened the door and walked inside.
Call me, and I will help you.
[subject] + verb + ..., and + [subject] + verb + ...
[imperative], and + [subject] + will + verb
Joins a whole number and a fraction when they make one amount.
The recipe needs one and a half cups of milk.
The meeting lasted two and a quarter hours.
[whole number] and [fraction]
and other similar things
We talked about work, family, and so on.
repeatedly from one place or direction to another
The dog ran back and forth.
sometimes, but not often
I call my aunt now and then.