How to Pronounce "happily ever after"
expression
HAP-uh-lee EV-er AF-ter
HAP-i-lee EV-uh AHF-tuh
Definition
An expression used at the end of fairy tales or stories to mean that the main characters live a life full of happiness without further problems.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæpəɫi/ /ˈɛvɝ/ /ˈæftɝ
British English
hˈæpɪli/ /ˈɛvɐ/ /ˈɑːftɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAP-uh-lee EV-er AF-ter
UK
HAP-i-lee EV-uh AHF-tuh
Listen in Context
The story ends with the prince and princess living happily ever after.
Children love stories with a happily ever after.
Fairy tales usually promise a happily ever after for the heroes.
She didn't believe in a happily ever after, but she loved listening to fairy tales anyway.