How to Pronounce "oft"
word
ˈɔft
AWFT
ˈɒft
OFT
Definition
A poetic or old-fashioned way of saying 'often,' which means something happens many times or regularly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɔft
British English
ˈɒft
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AWFT
UK
OFT
Listen in Context
Trouble oft comes when least expected.
He oft quoted lines from Shakespeare in his speeches.
As the saying oft goes, patience is a virtue.
My heart is oft heavy in the lonely night.