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Often

/ˈɒfn/

2 syllables — bold is the stressed beat

Often

adverb

Meaning: Many times.

Full meaning: Frequently.

Phonics sounds: o-f-t-e-n — blend them together!

Example: “We often visit Grandma on Sundays.”

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Category: adverbs · Frequency rank: 35 (smaller = more common)