How to pronounce oftentimes
Say it like AW-fun-tymz. Oftentimes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW).
- AW
- fun
- tymz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oftentimes 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.
- funKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tymzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of oftentimes
American and British speakers say oftentimes in essentially the same way: /ˈɔfənˌtaɪmz/ in the US and /ˈɒfənˌtaɪmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: OF-un-tymz.
What does oftentimes mean?
- Frequently; often.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- oftentime
- ofttimes
- oftwhiles
- often
- frequently
- oft
Questions about saying oftentimes
How do you pronounce oftentimes?
Say AW-fun-tymz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔfənˌtaɪmz/. In British English it is /ˈɒfənˌtaɪmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oftentimes?
Oftentimes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW). Broken into parts: AW · fun · tymz.
Do Americans and Brits say oftentimes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɔfənˌtaɪmz/ and the British form is /ˈɒfənˌtaɪmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.