How to Pronounce "happy as can be"
expression
HAP-ee az kan BEE
HAP-ee az kan BEE
Definition
Extremely happy; as happy as possible. Used to describe someone who is feeling great joy or satisfaction.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæpi/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈkæn/, /kən/ /ˈbi/, /bi
British English
hˈæpi/ /ˈæs/ /kˈæn/ /bˈiː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAP-ee az kan BEE
UK
HAP-ee az kan BEE
Listen in Context
She was happy as can be when she saw her birthday cake.
The kids came home from the park happy as can be.
He is happy as can be with his new job.
She walked in, smiling and happy as can be after her big win.