do u pronounce the t in often?

Answer 1

I do, but many people do not. Those that do not are not using proper English. If you want to go into detail, it could be considered dialect. Dialect is the way a group or region speaks.

Answer 2

I don't personally, nor do I thnk it is to be preferred.

The main reason folks have started pronouncing the "t" is almost certainly a hypercorrection based on the word's spelling. This is so widespread it probably will soon be considered an acceptable alternative (if it is not already). But here's my argument for why it is silent (and I would prefer it remain so).

The stem word is "oft" --in which the t is pronounced. But when the ending "en" is added, the t sound is lost (though it remains in the spelling). There are, in fact, MANY examples of this sort of shift in English and in every other case the t becomes silent when followed by an -en or -le.

Note especially - soft (pronounced) vs. soften (silent). Compare: list -> listen; glisten; fast [as in 'held fast/secure'] -> fasten; haste -> hasten; chaste -> chasten; nest -> nestle; castle; mistletoe; whistle; wrest -> wrestle; trestle; gristle; thistle

Answer 3

Yes I do pronounce the t in often.

Answer 4

Yes.

Answer 5

I would have to say yes if you are using proper english.

Answer 6

I don't, unless I want to sound really pretentious and put people off.

Answer 7

I don't; but, I believe both versions are technically correct.

Answer 8

yes, unless u can't speak English correctly-most can't.

Answer 9

yes off-ten

Answer 10

absolutely not
its wrong if u do that
ok my dear??
its jus like..." offen"