How to Pronounce "happen upon"
expression
ˈhæpən/ /əˈpɑn
HAP-uhn uh-PAHN
hˈæpən/ /əpˈɒn
HAP-uhn uh-PON
Definition
To find or see something or someone by chance and not on purpose.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæpən/ /əˈpɑn
British English
hˈæpən/ /əpˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAP-uhn uh-PAHN
UK
HAP-uhn uh-PON
Listen in Context
I happened upon a little café on my walk home.
She happened upon an old photograph in the attic.
We happened upon a quiet beach during our trip.
I happened upon their picnic while walking through the park.