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
354th
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What does "often" mean?
1.many times
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 354th most common word in English.
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