Pronunciations that drive me crazy.

Pronunciations that drive me crazy. Sept 25, 2018 13:54:49 GMT telegonus and ellynmacg like this

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Post by Aj_June on Sept 25, 2018 13:54:49 GMT

Sept 25, 2018 13:48:45 GMT someguy said:

Sept 25, 2018 13:42:30 GMT Aj_June said:

It doesn't drive me crazy but I feel a bit surprised when people say often with a "t".

Really? That's how I usually hear it pronounced. Or should I say, that's how I hear it pronounced most ofTen. I suppose it's a regional thing.

The Oxford Dictionary says: Usage When pronouncing often, some speakers sound the t, saying /ˈôftən/; for others, it is silent, as in soften, fasten, listen. Either pronunciation is acceptable, although /ˈôfən / is more common. "Often" is an example of spelling pronunciation.

The elite in England would more likely pronounce often without T as would majority of people in Commonwealth countries. The first time I heard anyone say often with 't' left me stunned.