How to Pronounce "more often than not"
expression
ˈmɔɹ/ /ˈɔfən/, /ˈɔftən/ /ˈðæn/, /ðən/ /ˈnɑt
MAWR AW-fen (or AWF-ten) than NAHT
mˈɔː/ /ˈɒfən/ /ðˈɐn/ /nˈɒt
MAW of-en than NOT
Definition
Used to say that something happens regularly or is usually true, but not always.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɔɹ/ /ˈɔfən/, /ˈɔftən/ /ˈðæn/, /ðən/ /ˈnɑt
British English
mˈɔː/ /ˈɒfən/ /ðˈɐn/ /nˈɒt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAWR AW-fen (or AWF-ten) than NAHT
UK
MAW of-en than NOT
Listen in Context
More often than not, people choose the cheaper option.
We argue, but more often than not we get along really well.
More often than not, dinner is ready when I get home.
More often than not, things don't go as planned.