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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable of
  • 5 letters
Syllables
of-ten: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: OF-ten.
Pronunciation
/ˈɔfən/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as of-ten.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide often into syllables?

often divides as of-ten. of-ten: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in often?

Often has 2 syllables (of-ten).

Which syllable is stressed in often?

The stressed syllable in often is of. The 1st syllable is stressed: OF-ten.

How do you pronounce often?

/ˈɔfən/ in American English.