How is the word often pronounced?

The word "often" is pronounced ˈɒf.ən or ˈɔːf.ən in most English dialects.

Here's a breakdown:

* ˈɒf: The first syllable is a short "o" sound, like in "hot" or "lot".

* ˈɔːf: In some dialects, the first syllable is a longer "o" sound, like in "law" or "caught".

* .ən: The second syllable is a short "en" sound, like in "pen" or "ten".

So, "often" is pronounced with a short "o" followed by a short "en", or a longer "o" followed by a short "en".