How to pronounce often

The trap

Most speakers leave the t silent: OFF-un. Saying the t is also accepted, so this is a choice rather than a mistake, but the silent t is far more common.

Tip. If you are unsure, go without the t. It is never wrong.

Say it in a sentence

1. I often walk to work. Practice
2. How often do you exercise? Practice

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More words like this: silent letters

• Worcestershire /ˈwʊstɚʃɚ/
• listen /ˈlɪsən/
• castle /ˈkæsəl/
• answer /ˈænsɚ/
• honest /ˈɑːnəst/
• psychology /saɪˈkɑːlədʒi/