How to Pronounce "oftener"
word
ˈɔfənɝ/, /ˈɔftənɝ
AWF-uh-ner
ˈɒfənɐ
OF-uh-nuh
Definition
'Oftener' is the comparative form of 'often,' meaning 'more frequently.' It is rarely used in modern English, with 'more often' being much more common.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɔfənɝ/, /ˈɔftənɝ
British English
ˈɒfənɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AWF-uh-ner
UK
OF-uh-nuh
Listen in Context
She visits her grandmother oftener since she moved closer.
Tom calls his friends oftener than before.
You should clean your room oftener.
Honestly, I wish I could see my family oftener, but work keeps me busy.