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Grammar and Linguistics > the "other" mystery
the "other" mystery
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wysiwyg
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the "other" mystery
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I wonder which is better -although I �ve heard both, and what difference there is between the two different ways of saying "often": with a silent "t" - as I was taught in school, or without. A charming old lady from Grantham once told me that " University educated people say ofTen", do you agree?
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6 Jan 2012
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yanogator
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In the US, it �s somewhat regional, although here in Cincinnati, it is pronounced both ways - but mostly with a silent t. Bruce |
6 Jan 2012
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wysiwyg
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Thank you... and this discussion on englishforums is really hilarious...
I still don �t know which way is the best, but I sure had a good time! Anyway, it �s not the worst of the numerous mistakes I make....and people understand me nevertheless...
Have a nice weekend!
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6 Jan 2012
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MarionG
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wysiwyg, I think both Bruce and Sophia tried to explain that BOTH pronunciations are OK, neither of them is a mistake.....so this is NOT one of your numerous mistakes :) |
7 Jan 2012
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wysiwyg
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Yes Marion, i know, my point was more about cultural or social difference here...this is an interesting aspect of phonology, IMHO...
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7 Jan 2012
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Jayho
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We use both versions too - both are acceptable |
8 Jan 2012
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mrs.uzunalli
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as far as I know �often � with T sound is British English and other is American which has no T sound. |
13 Jan 2012
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