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How to pronounce 'often' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "often" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "often"

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Simple pronunciation
aw-fn
IPA transcription
/ˈɔ.fn̩/
Word frequency
245th

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What does "often" mean?

  1. 1.many times
  2. 2.frequently

Examples of "often" in a sentence

  • I often go for a walk in the evening.
  • She is often late for our meetings.
  • I often talk to my best friend.

How common is "often"?

Often is the 245th most common word in English.

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