How to Pronounce "many happy returns"
expression
ˈmɛni/ /ˈhæpi/ /ɹiˈtɝnz/, /ɹɪˈtɝnz
MEN-ee HAP-ee ri-TURNZ
mˈɛni/ /hˈæpi/ /ɹɪtˈɜːnz
MEN-ee HAP-ee ri-TURNZ
Definition
A formal way to wish someone well, especially on their birthday, expressing hope they have many more happy years or birthdays in the future.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɛni/ /ˈhæpi/ /ɹiˈtɝnz/, /ɹɪˈtɝnz
British English
mˈɛni/ /hˈæpi/ /ɹɪtˈɜːnz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MEN-ee HAP-ee ri-TURNZ
UK
MEN-ee HAP-ee ri-TURNZ
Listen in Context
Wishing you many happy returns on your birthday!
He wrote 'many happy returns' in the card.
Please give your grandmother my many happy returns.
Every year, my dad sends me a card saying 'many happy returns' and a little note.