How to pronounce often
often
/ˈɔːfən/
2 syllables, stress on the first
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There is a second pronunciation: /ˈɔːftən/.
Often, sound by sound
| /ɔː/as in thought | A long, open “aw” with rounded lips. Do not finish it with “oo”. |
| /f/as in five | Upper teeth on the lower lip, no voice. |
| /ə/as in cup | A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open. |
| /n/as in no | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose. |
In a sentence
English words are often borrowed by other languages.
More words with the /ʌ/ sound
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- curacao/ˈkjʊrəsaʊ/
- quebec/kwəˈbek/
- genre/ˈʒɑːnrə/
- massachusetts/mæsəˈtʃuːsəts/
- tinnitus/ˈtɪnɪtəs/
- fungi/ˈfʌndʒaɪ/
- michael/ˈmaɪkəl/
- facade/fəˈsɑːd/
- uranus/ˈjuːrənəs/
Questions and answers
How do you pronounce often?
Often is pronounced /ˈɔːfən/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ˈɔːftən/, is also used.
How many syllables are in often?
Often has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in often?
The first syllable: /ˈɔːfən/.