How to Pronounce "and so on"
expression
ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈsoʊ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
AND-soh-ahn
ˈænd/ /sˈəʊ/ /ˈɒn
AND-soh-on
Definition
This expression is used at the end of a list to show that there are more similar items or things, but you are not naming them all. It means 'and other similar things'.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈsoʊ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
ˈænd/ /sˈəʊ/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AND-soh-ahn
UK
AND-soh-on
Listen in Context
We need apples, bananas, oranges, and so on.
At the zoo, you can see lions, tigers, bears, and so on.
Bring your books, pencils, erasers, and so on to class.
We talked about movies, sports, travel, and so on all night.