How to Pronounce "happens"
word
/ˈhæpənz/
HAP-uhnz
/hˈæpənz/
HAP-uhnz
Definition
When something takes place or occurs, especially by chance or without planning.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhæpənz/
British English
/hˈæpənz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAP-uhnz
UK
HAP-uhnz
Listen in Context
Everything happens for a reason.
What happens if you press this button?
Sometimes, nothing happens.
It just happens—don’t worry about it.