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often

With a t -
Silent t -

This is an awkward one, because it almost boils down to personal preference. I say "often" pronouncing the "t", which marks me as British, but in America and increasingly in the UK, the 't' is silent. So, you decide which you prefer.

I can promise you one thing though, you shouldn't say off ten -

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