How to Pronounce "as often as not"
expression
ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈɔfən/, /ˈɔftən/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈnɑt
AZ or EZ AW-fuhn or AWF-tuhn AZ or EZ NAHT
ˈæs/ /ˈɒfən/ /ˈæs/ /nˈɒt
AS OF-uhn AS NOT
Definition
This expression means something happens quite frequently or about half the time, often as much as it does not.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈɔfən/, /ˈɔftən/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈnɑt
British English
ˈæs/ /ˈɒfən/ /ˈæs/ /nˈɒt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AZ or EZ AW-fuhn or AWF-tuhn AZ or EZ NAHT
UK
AS OF-uhn AS NOT
Listen in Context
As often as not, he forgets his keys at home.
We eat out for dinner as often as not.
As often as not, it rains here in the afternoon.
She'll cancel plans as often as not, so don't be surprised.