The \t\ is silent. Why? Often has a medial /t/ that, like similar words such has “hasten” and “soften,” was once pronounced and is now typically silent. Unlike the similar words, pronouncing the “t” in “often” has returned in some modern usage.
Subsequently, how do you pronounce either British?
Hereof, how do you pronounce often in Britain?
How do you pronounce often?
How do you say schedule in USA?
How is often pronounced in UK?
‘Often’ Pronunciation UK
tən/ . For others, the ‘t’ in the word is silent and it is pronounced as ‘off-en’ /ˈɒf. ən/. Both pronunciations of the word are acceptable to use, but only one of them is considered ‘posh’ (indicating that the speaker belongs to a higher social class).
How is the name Aoife pronounced?
Is it pronounced oFFen or often?
It’s undeniable that within the group of native speakers of English, some people say /ɒfn/ (oFFen) and some people say /ɒftən/ (ofTen). Just to confuse matters and make things more difficult, the Queen pronounces the word in an old school received pronunciation way.
Which is right often or often?
A: The word “often” can be pronounced with a silent “t” (the more common pronunciation) or with an audible “t.” How “correct” is the second pronunciation? That depends on the dictionary you consult. Both are correct, according to The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language (4th ed.).
Why is t silent in often?
A: The short answer is that the “t” in many words is silent because it’s too difficult or awkward to pronounce and has become assimilated into the surrounding consonants. Let’s start with a little etymology.