To pronounce "happened", say HAPP-en-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈhæpənd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈhæpənd/
🇺🇸 IPA (US)
/hˈæpənd/
🇬🇧 IPA (UK)
"happened" has 3 syllables: happ-en-ed.
"Happened" has 3 syllables: happ · en · ed.
The IPA transcription of "happened" is /ˈhæpənd/.
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