How do you pronounce "happen"?

In American English: /ˈhæpən/ (HAP-uhn). In British English: /hˈæpən/ (H-ap). In Canadian English: /ˈhæpən/ (HAP-uhn). In Australian English: /hˈapən/ (H).

Is "happen" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhæpən/ (HAP-uhn), while in British English it's /hˈæpən/ (H-ap).

How to Pronounce "happen"

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happen

/ˈhæpən/

HAP-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

hæphap·ənpen

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