How to pronounce oftener
Say it like AW-fuh-ner. Oftener has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW).
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US American/ˈɔfənɚ/AW-fuh-ner
UK British/ˈɒfənə/OF-uh-nuh
- AW
- fuh
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oftener pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of oftener
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: OF-uh-nuh.
What does oftener mean?
adverb
- comparative form of often: more often How to pronounce often
Questions about saying oftener
How do you pronounce oftener?
Say AW-fuh-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔfənɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɒfənə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oftener?
Oftener has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW). Broken into parts: AW · fuh · ner.
Is oftener pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɒfənə/ (OF-uh-nuh).