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How to pronounce “happening

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Pronunciation guide for happening

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of happening with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bronx Is Burningand what was happening in New York in uh
Definition summary
present participle and gerund of happen

Example 1 of 8

How to pronounce happening

Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bronx Is Burning

and what was happening in New York in uh

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “happening

Meaning

  • [Verb]
  • present participle and gerund of happen
  • [Adjective]
  • (slang, of a place) Busy, lively; vibrant, dynamic; fashionable.
  • (slang, of a person or product) Trendy, up-to-the-minute.
  • [Noun]
  • Something that happens.
  • (originally art) A spontaneous or improvised event, especially one that involves audience participation.

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