Merriam-Websters Dictionary defines the conjunction, and, as
and
conjunction
\ ən(d), (ˈ)an(d)
, usually ᵊn(d), after t, d , s or z; often ᵊm, after p or b; sometimes ᵊŋ, after k or g \
Definition of and
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 —used as a function word to indicate connection or...