To pronounce "happiness", say HAPP-in-ess — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
happiness
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HAPP-in-ess
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"happiness" has 3 syllables: happ-in-ess. It rhymes with unhappiness and snappiness, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Happiness" has 3 syllables: happ · in · ess.
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