BBC Learning English: How do you 🗣️ say ‘often’? #shorts

How will the BBC Learning English team pronounce this word? Let’s find out.

Hi Phil. Oh hiya. How do you pronounce this? Often.

Often.
Often. Often. Often. Often.
Often.
As you can see you can pronounce this word as often or often. How do you pronounce it? Let us know in the comments.
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The word often is commonly pronounced in two ways in modern English: with or without the “t” sound. Both forms are considered correct, though regional preferences and personal style can influence which one people use.

With the “t” sound: This is pronounced as /ˈɔf-tən/, with a clear “t” sound, like “off-tin.”
Without the “t” sound: This pronunciation is /ˈɔ-fən/, where the “t” is silent, making it sound like “off-en.”
In American and British English, the “t”-less pronunciation tends to be more common. Both are widely accepted, so it comes down to personal or regional preference.

この単語は、現代英語では一般的に2通りの発音がある。どちらの発音も正しいとされていますが、地域的な好みや個人的なスタイルによって、どちらの発音を使うかが変わってきます。
「t」音あり
「t」音なし：
アメリカ英語とイギリス英語では、「t 」のない発音が一般的です。どちらも広く受け入れられているので、個人的または地域的な好みによる。