Some Americans whom I've met (I think Midwest ones, but not sure), also pronounce the word "often" as oft-en (but without any pause). I don't know how the Briti

Some Americans whom I've met (I think Midwest ones, but not sure), also pronounce the word "often" as oft-en (but without any pause). I don't know how the British pronounce it. In India (having learnt somewhat British English), we pronounce it as "ofen", sort of rhyming with oxen. And of course there is the famous "shedule" vs "skedule" pronunciation for schedule.