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Sometimes, but not often. :-)
It is not a 'set' word - some dialects and accents pronounce it, and other don't.
Here in Ireland it is usually pronounce when people are speaking carefully , but in everyday conversation it gets elided out of the word and they say 'offen'.
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Would you be kind enough to provide a reference for your answer? I am trying to find the offical English answer and as yet, have not had any luck. My Oxford English Dictionary has both answers. I notice the Queen (of England) uses the silent version.
Thank you.
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Antonym for the word seldom with silent letters?
The word often is an antonym (opposite) of seldom, and has a silent 't'.
How do you pronounce ''often''?
Many sources believe that pronouncing the \t\ (off-ten) is an overcorrection, and that the correct pronunciation is with a silent \t\ to rhyme with \soften.\ In fact, many say that the \off-ten\ pronunciation is pedantic.Both pronunciations are considered acceptable, however. In the U.S., it appears that the silent t pronunciation (of-fen) is preferred by a majority.It should also be noted that the \t\ in often is silent in other similar words such as listen and hasten.
Which letter is silent in thisthle?
The t is silent in thistle.
What is the silent letter in whistle?
T and E are the silent letters in "whistle."
What is the silent letter in the word whistle?
The t is silent in whistling.
Antonym for the word seldom with silent letters?
The word often is an antonym (opposite) of seldom, and has a silent 't'.
Is the T in often a silent T?
no
What are the rules for identifyng silent letter t?
The letter "t" is often silent when it comes after the letter "s". One example of ths is the word "listen," which is pronounced "liss-en." Another example of a word with a silent "t" after an "s" is "apostle."
How do you pronounce ''often''?
Many sources believe that pronouncing the \t\ (off-ten) is an overcorrection, and that the correct pronunciation is with a silent \t\ to rhyme with \soften.\ In fact, many say that the \off-ten\ pronunciation is pedantic.Both pronunciations are considered acceptable, however. In the U.S., it appears that the silent t pronunciation (of-fen) is preferred by a majority.It should also be noted that the \t\ in often is silent in other similar words such as listen and hasten.
Which letter is silent in thisthle?
The t is silent in thistle.
What is the silent latter in the word buffet?
T
What is the silent letter for ballet?
The letter T is silent.
What is the silent letter in whistle?
T and E are the silent letters in "whistle."
Can glisten be a silent t?
Yes, in the word 'glisten' the 't' is silent.
St words with a silent t?
words witn st silent
What is correct pronunciation of often?
The correct pronunciation of "often" is with the silent "t," so it should be pronounced as "of-en," not "off-ten."
What is the silent letter in the word whistle?
The t is silent in whistling.
