How to Pronounce So-and-so

To pronounce "so-and-so", say SOANDS-o — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

SOANDS-o

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💡 Tip for remembering “so-and-so”

"so-and-so" has 2 syllables: soands-o.

What does so-and-so mean?

noun

  1. A placeholder name for a person or thing, used when a name is not known; a generic name.

    “Business letters normally begin "Dear Mr So-and-So".”

  2. Some thing or things.

    “He will tell you to do so-and-so, but read the instructions first, anyway.”

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "so-and-so"?▾

"So-and-so" has 2 syllables: soands · o.

What does "so-and-so" mean?▾

So-and-so: A placeholder name for a person or thing, used when a name is not known; a generic name.

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