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How to pronounce “happen

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Pronunciation guide for happen

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of happen with real speech in context.
Available examples
8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
The Happiness of PursuitAnd that did happen once.
Definition summary
(intransitive) To occur or take place.

Example 1 of 8

How to pronounce happen

The Happiness of Pursuit

And that did happen once.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “happen

Meaning

  • [Verb]
  • (intransitive) To occur or take place.
  • (transitive, archaic) To happen to; to befall.
  • (intransitive or impersonal, with infinitive) To do or occur by chance or unexpectedly.
  • (followed by on or upon) To encounter by chance.
  • (informal) To become popular or trendy.
  • [Adverb]
  • (obsolete or dialect) maybe, perhaps.

Practice Nearby Words

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Similar Sounds

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