Pronunciation: [ˈɛt ˈal] (IPA) 
"Et al" is a Latin term commonly used in academic writing to indicate a list of multiple authors. The spelling of this term uses the letters "e-t" for the first two sounds, followed by the vowel sound "ah" in "al". In IPA phonetic transcription, this would be written as /ɛt æl/. The term is often abbreviated with a period, as in "et al." or "et. al.", and the pronunciation remains the same regardless of the abbreviation used.
"Et al" is an abbreviation for the Latin phrase "et alia" or "et alii," which translates to "and others" in English. It is commonly used in academic and legal contexts to refer to additional unnamed authors or contributors of a work, beyond those mentioned explicitly.
When listed in a citation, "et al" serves as a succinct way to acknowledge that there are multiple authors involved without listing each individual's name. This can be especially useful when referencing scholarly papers, research articles, or books that involve a large number of contributors. By using "et al" in place of the full list of authors, it not only saves space but also simplifies the citation format.
For example, if a research article has five authors, instead of listing all five names in a citation, the phrase "et al" can be used after the first author's name. This signifies that there are additional authors without explicitly stating their names. However, it is important to note that the first author's name must always be mentioned in addition to "et al."
Overall, "et al" is a widely recognized and accepted convention in academic and legal writing, allowing for the streamlined referencing of works involving multiple contributors.
"Et al" is an abbreviation of the Latin phrase "et alia", which means "and others". The word "et" means "and", and "alia" is the neuter plural form of "alius" which means "other". When citing sources in academic or legal writing, "et al" is used to refer to multiple authors or contributors of a work. It is commonly used in bibliographies, citations, and references to indicate that there are more authors besides the ones explicitly mentioned.
