How native speakers pronounce “often”

I write about the things that bring me joy. You'd be surprised just how often that means I pick up my pen and use my voice.

Joy Will Find You — If You Let It | David Larbi | TED · TED

If you're at a dinner party, and you say you work in education -- actually, you're not often at dinner parties, frankly. (Laughter)

Do schools kill creativity? — Ken Robinson · TED

dine aldesco we often have little choice but to toil Harder Faster longer at the same time

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her early life had been even harder. She often cried in our sessions, but then would collect herself by saying,

Why 30 is not the new 20 | Meg Jay

And of course, the parents are often busy. But if the chatbot is super responsive,

How Screens Stole Childhood — and How to Get It Back | Jonathan Haidt | TED · TED

And sadly, even when wars end and when agreements are signed, violence often returns within five years. Over the course of my international career with the United Nations,

The Missing Ingredient in Every Peace Deal | Hiba Qasas | TED · TED