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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.
What is the silent letters in scratch?
In the word "scratch," the silent letter is the "t." The "t" is not pronounced in the word, but it affects the pronunciation of the adjacent "ch" making it a "k" sound. Silent letters in English words can often be traced back to the word's etymology or historical development.
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."
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 is the silent consonant in the word often?
The "t" in "often" is considered to be a silent consonant. Some people choose to pronounce it, while others do not.
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.
What is the silent letters in scratch?
In the word "scratch," the silent letter is the "t." The "t" is not pronounced in the word, but it affects the pronunciation of the adjacent "ch" making it a "k" sound. Silent letters in English words can often be traced back to the word's etymology or historical development.
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.
What is the silent letter for debut?
The silent letter in "debut" is the "t." It is pronounced as "day-byoo," with the "t" remaining silent.
St words with a silent t?
words witn st silent
