English pronunciation · Words Starting with A
Ampersand Pronunciation
Ampersand is pronounced AM-per-sand, IPA /ˈæmpɝˌsænd/.
AM-per-sand
US /ˈæmpɝˌsænd/ · UK /ˈæmpəˌsænd/
Syllables: AM · per · sand (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: The name of the symbol that stands for the word and.
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Ampersand in a Sentence
- The firm uses an ampersand between the two surnames.
- Type an ampersand instead of spelling the word out.
- The ampersand began life as a joined e and t.
Common Mispronunciations of Ampersand
Not am-per-SAND
Hit AM at the front and let per and sand follow at a lower level.
Not AM-pruh-sand
Sound the per fully instead of squeezing it, since all three syllables are there.
Tip: The name grew out of the old schoolroom phrase and per se and.
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