Pronunciation: [ˈɛvɹɪ sˌə͡ʊ ˈɒfən] (IPA) 
The phrase "every so often" is commonly used to refer to something that occurs occasionally or periodically. Its IPA phonetic transcription is /ˈɛvri soʊ ˈɔfən/. The "e" in the first syllable is pronounced as in "get". The "o" in "so" is pronounced as in "toe", while the "o" in "often" is pronounced as in "cost". The stress is on the second syllable of "often", resulting in a rise and fall of intonation in the phrase.
"Every so often" is an idiomatic expression that means something occurs at irregular intervals or occasionally. It refers to events, actions, or situations that happen from time to time but do not follow a specific pattern or schedule.
The phrase suggests a sense of unpredictability and suggests that the frequency of occurrence is not constant or regular. It tells us that there is no identifiable time frame between instances but hints that they happen more frequently than just rarely or once in a while.
"Every so often" can be used to describe various situations, both positive and negative. For example, you might say, "Every so often, I like to treat myself to a day at the spa." This indicates that you indulge yourself with spa visits occasionally but not on a fixed schedule.
Similarly, the phrase can be used to convey occasional inconveniences or problems, such as, "Every so often, our internet connection becomes unstable." This implies that the connection issues arise sporadically, without any specific regularity.
Overall, "every so often" helps to convey the notion of irregular intervals or occurrences of specific events, actions, or situations, without committing to any particular frequency or schedule.
