How to Pronounce "happy as a lark"
expression
HAP-ee az uh LARK
HAP-ee az uh LAHK
Definition
Extremely happy and cheerful, usually in a relaxed or lighthearted way. This idiom compares someone’s happiness to the singing bird, the lark.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæpi/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫɑɹk
British English
hˈæpi/ /ˈæs/ /æɪ/ /lˈɑːk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAP-ee az uh LARK
UK
HAP-ee az uh LAHK
Listen in Context
After getting her results, she was happy as a lark.
The children were happy as a lark on their trip to the zoo.
He feels happy as a lark when he plays guitar.
Ever since she got that job offer, she's been happy as a lark.