Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

& cetera

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.96 in modern English

Syllables: & cetera
IPA

8

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

1

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

phrase

Alternative spelling of et cetera.

Example Sentences

"A Charter of Raff Godeknave I‐made to Geffrey Sawser for a mese with his partynentis, & cetera."

Etymology

A use of the ligature & to stand for the et in et cetera.

Inflected Forms

&c. (alternative) &c (alternative)

Questions

What does & cetera mean?: Alternative spelling of et cetera.
Where does & cetera come from?: A use of the ligature & to stand for the et in et cetera.

How to pronounce & cetera

Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “& cetera”.
Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “& cetera”.
Repeat and practice — Say “& cetera” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.