How do you pronounce 'often'?

<p>First, we examine the common word 'often.' Is one way of saying it more correct than the other? And does the English language delight in making us distrust our eyes and ears? Then, we look into the language of getting out of a rut and the difference between getting "on track" vs. "untracked."</p><p>Hosted by Emily Brewster, Neil Serven, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.</p><p>Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.</p><p>Transcript available <a href="https://www.merriam-webster.com/word-matters-podcast/episode-26-often" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Today's Podcast is brought to you by The Great Courses Plus. Visit <a href="http://TheGreatCoursesPlus.com/matters" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TheGreatCoursesPlus.com/matters</a> to receive a free month of unlimited access.</p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>