How To Pronounce Often
often
In British English, often is pronounced /ˈɒf.ən/ or /ˈɒf.tən/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈɒf.n̩]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈɔːf.ən/.
Often has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Often has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Words That Rhyme With Often
Questions About Often
How do you pronounce often in British English?
In British English, often is pronounced /ˈɒf.ən/ or /ˈɒf.tən/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈɒf.n̩].
How do you pronounce often in American English?
In American English, often is pronounced /ˈɔːf.ən/.
How many syllables are in often?
Often has two syllables, /ɒf/ + /ən/.
Where is the stress in often?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /ɒf/.
Do British and American English pronounce often the same way?
No. British English has /ˈɒf.ən/ and American English has /ˈɔːf.ən/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
Nearby Words
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