How to pronounce “often”

AW-fuhn

IPA
/ˈɔfən/
Syllables
2
Stress
Syllable 1

Also said: AWF-tuhn

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How to say it

OFF-en and OFF-ten are both correct.

Say it as AW-fuhn, in 2 syllables, putting the stress on syllable 1 (the one in capitals).

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