How many syllables in often?

Syllables in often

2

of·ten

Often has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say often

Said as /ˈɔfən/2 syllables, OF-ten · DUM-da
Said as /ˈɔftən/2 syllables, OF-ten · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters5

To count it yourself, say often slowly and listen for each vowel sound: of, ten. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in often?
Often has two syllables.
How do you divide often into syllables?
Often divides as of-ten.
Which syllable is stressed in often?
The first syllable (OF-ten).

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