How to Pronounce Hap

To pronounce "hap", say HAP — one syllable, IPA /hæp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/hæp/

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💡 Tip for remembering “hap”

"hap" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with snap and trap, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: happ, happe — easy to mix up when writing.

What does hap mean?

noun

  1. (in the plural) Happenings; events; goings-on.
  2. That which happens; an occurrence or happening, especially an unexpected, random, chance, or fortuitous event; chance; fortune; luck.

verb

  1. To happen; to befall; to chance.
  2. To happen to.

Synonyms

hazardserendipityaffairscome to passoccurtranspire

Words that rhyme with hap

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

snaptraplapwrapsapclapflaprapcrapmishappapstopgap

Related words

happenoccurpasschancefortunehappy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hap"?▾

"Hap" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "hap"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hap" is /hæp/.

What does "hap" mean?▾

Hap: (in the plural) Happenings; events; goings-on.

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