Do you pronounce the 't' in often?

[MrPickins]

Originally posted by: Toasthead
it is OFTen

you have to pronounce the T

 

[Lash444]

Originally posted by: SociallyChallenged

Originally posted by: ShadowOfMyself
I never heard an american/english pronounce it ofTen its always "offen", so I guess "offen" should be the right one

I mean its like "Knight"... everyone pronounces Knight the same way as Night, why? And I bet there are alot more words like that

Just because the people often times pronounce it wrong doesn't mean it is correct. How often do you pronounce the word tree as "tree" instead of "chree?" Does that mean it's supposed to sound like that?

So how do new words get entered into the dictionary? Thats right, when people use them. If 99% of the population pronounced "tree" "chree" its going to be listed as a possible pronunciation whether you like it or not.

 

[KeithTalent]

I can't recall ever hearing anyone pronounce the T.

KT

 

[SpiderWiz]

i say off-ton

 

[Jugernot]

yes, I pronounce it with the t.

 

[I4AT]

Originally posted by: KeithTalent
I can't recall ever hearing anyone pronounce the T.

KT

I've never met anyone who doesn't pronounce the t, aside from cowboys in western movies.

 

[Kadarin]

I pronounce the word with the t sound, but don't emphasize it.

 

[sdifox]

me pronounce t, which apparently is a new thing. actually, just tested it... I don't

 

[theprodigalrebel]

Have never pronounced the T and don't know anybody that does.

 

[KeithTalent]

Originally posted by: I4AT

Originally posted by: KeithTalent
I can't recall ever hearing anyone pronounce the T.

KT

I've never met anyone who doesn't pronounce the t, aside from cowboys in western movies.

Must be my accent.

KT

 

[dbk]

OfTeun

 

[DanTMWTMP]

I pronounce the T. I've yet to meet anyone in person that doesn't pronounce the T. I suppose there's no true right/wrong in this situation, but your coworker is just annoying.

 

[JS80]

Originally posted by: FuzzyDunlop
Today I said the word often and a particularly annoying coworker told me that I was pronouncing it wrong. He says that it is pronounced offen not oft-en. I tried to explain that its pronounced both ways, but he claims that its only pronounced offen. Whats your opinion?

CLIFFS:
1) Say the word often outloud.
2) Do you pronounce the "t"?

Proper English you silence the "t." However it is acceptable today because so many douchebags pronounce it with the "t."

You are both wrong. But technically you are more wrong than he is.

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: FuzzyDunlop
Today I said the word often and a particularly annoying coworker told me that I was pronouncing it wrong. He says that it is pronounced offen not oft-en. I tried to explain that its pronounced both ways, but he claims that its only pronounced offen. Whats your opinion?

CLIFFS:
1) Say the word often outloud.
2) Do you pronounce the "t"?

USAGE NOTE During the 15th century English experienced a widespread loss of certain consonant sounds within consonant clusters, as the (d) in handsome and handkerchief, the (p) in consumption and raspberry, and the (t) in chestnut and often. In this way the consonant clusters were simplified and made easier to articulate. With the rise of public education and literacy and, consequently, people's awareness of spelling in the 19th century, sounds that had become silent sometimes were restored, as is the case with the t in often, which is now frequently pronounced. In other similar words, such as soften and listen, the t generally remains silent.

So... I guess if he wants to insist that the only way to pronounce it is the way illiterate people in the middle ages did, he can go right ahead.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: FuzzyDunlop
Today I said the word often and a particularly annoying coworker told me that I was pronouncing it wrong. He says that it is pronounced offen not oft-en. I tried to explain that its pronounced both ways, but he claims that its only pronounced offen. Whats your opinion?

CLIFFS:
1) Say the word often outloud.
2) Do you pronounce the "t"?

It is my opinion that your co-worker is a moron.

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: JS80

Originally posted by: FuzzyDunlop
Today I said the word often and a particularly annoying coworker told me that I was pronouncing it wrong. He says that it is pronounced offen not oft-en. I tried to explain that its pronounced both ways, but he claims that its only pronounced offen. Whats your opinion?

CLIFFS:
1) Say the word often outloud.
2) Do you pronounce the "t"?

Proper English you silence the "t." However it is acceptable today because so many douchebags pronounce it with the "t."

You just self-pwned yourself.

I would say you just did.

 

[Miklebud]

dictionary.com has it listed both ways. I've been told before by school teachers it's "off-en" but hear countless people say "off-ten".

 

[jonks]

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: FuzzyDunlop
Today I said the word often and a particularly annoying coworker told me that I was pronouncing it wrong. He says that it is pronounced offen not oft-en. I tried to explain that its pronounced both ways, but he claims that its only pronounced offen. Whats your opinion?

CLIFFS:
1) Say the word often outloud.
2) Do you pronounce the "t"?

USAGE NOTE During the 15th century English experienced a widespread loss of certain consonant sounds within consonant clusters, as the (d) in handsome and handkerchief, the (p) in consumption and raspberry, and the (t) in chestnut and often. In this way the consonant clusters were simplified and made easier to articulate. With the rise of public education and literacy and, consequently, people's awareness of spelling in the 19th century, sounds that had become silent sometimes were restored, as is the case with the t in often, which is now frequently pronounced. In other similar words, such as soften and listen, the t generally remains silent.

So... I guess if he wants to insist that the only way to pronounce it is the way illiterate people in the middle ages did, he can go right ahead.

Everyone but monks was illiterate in the middle ages.

 

[Snapster]

Why wouldn't I ?

 

[Red]

Very rarely do I hear someone pronounce it with the "T" sound.

The only time I recall hearing the "T" is on the radio or TV. Actors, anchors and radio personalities over-emphasis correct pronunciation and often (off-in) miss the mark.

 

[legoman666]

Ive always pronounced it ofTen. I've never heard people pronounce it with a silent T. weirdos.

 

[JS80]

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: JS80

Originally posted by: FuzzyDunlop
Today I said the word often and a particularly annoying coworker told me that I was pronouncing it wrong. He says that it is pronounced offen not oft-en. I tried to explain that its pronounced both ways, but he claims that its only pronounced offen. Whats your opinion?

CLIFFS:
1) Say the word often outloud.
2) Do you pronounce the "t"?

Proper English you silence the "t." However it is acceptable today because so many douchebags pronounce it with the "t."

You just self-pwned yourself.

I would say you just did.

http://www.alphadictionary.com...spronounced_words.html

 

[torpid]

I've heard it both ways, though usually it's the most pompous and arrogant people who insist on pronouncing it with a T at all times.

 

[Lash444]

Originally posted by: Red
Very rarely do I hear someone pronounce it with the "T" sound.

The only time I recall hearing the "T" is on the radio or TV. Actors, anchors and radio personalities over-emphasis correct pronunciation and often (off-in) miss the mark.

I bet you call it "soda" too you commie!

 

[jonks]

Originally posted by: JS80

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: JS80

Originally posted by: FuzzyDunlop
Today I said the word often and a particularly annoying coworker told me that I was pronouncing it wrong. He says that it is pronounced offen not oft-en. I tried to explain that its pronounced both ways, but he claims that its only pronounced offen. Whats your opinion?

CLIFFS:
1) Say the word often outloud.
2) Do you pronounce the "t"?

Proper English you silence the "t." However it is acceptable today because so many douchebags pronounce it with the "t."

You just self-pwned yourself.

I would say you just did.

http://www.alphadictionary.com...spronounced_words.html

http://www.wsu.edu/~brians/errors/often.html