noun

ampersand

/ˈæm.pə(ɹ).sænd/ amp·ers·and 3 syllables

The symbol "&".

Word facts

Part of speech noun
Syllables 3
Letters 9
Starts with A

Definition of Ampersand

The symbol "&".

Example sentences

  1. 1

    The ampersand character in many logics acts as an operator connecting two propositions.

Synonyms for Ampersand

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How many syllables does ampersand have?

Ampersand has 3 syllables: amp·ers·and. The word is broken into 3 spoken beats.

What part of speech is ampersand?

Ampersand is used as a noun. As a noun, it names a thing, idea, or concept.

What are synonyms for ampersand?

Words with similar meanings to ampersand include epershand. The best synonym depends on the exact context you are writing or reading in.

How do you use ampersand in a sentence?

Example: "The ampersand character in many logics acts as an operator connecting two propositions."

What words start with the same letter as ampersand?

Ampersand starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.

How many letters does ampersand have?

Ampersand has 9 letters. It contains 3 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.