How to Pronounce "happen"
word
/ˈhæpən/
HAP-uhn
/hˈæpən/
HAP-uhn
Definition
To take place or occur, especially without planning or intention. It is often used to talk about events or situations that happen naturally or unexpectedly.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhæpən/
British English
/hˈæpən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAP-uhn
UK
HAP-uhn
Listen in Context
What happened at the party last night?
Accidents can happen when you least expect them.
The meeting will happen tomorrow at 10 a.m.
I don’t know what will happen next in the story.