Quiz:
How do you pronounce “often”?
a. with the “t”
b. without the “t”
c. all of the above
Solution:
The answer is (c) all of the above.
“Often” can be pronounced with and without the “t”.
Interesting things to note:
1. The pronunciation with “t” is a reversion to the 15th century pronunciation
2. Most British and American speakers prefer reading “often” with the “t”
3. If you check your dictionaries now, they will list both pronunciations.