How do you pronounce "happened"?

In American English: /ˈhæpənd/ (HAP-uhnd). In British English: /hˈæpənd/ (H-ap). In Canadian English: /ˈhæpənd/ (HAP-uhnd). In Australian English: /hˈapənd/ (H).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhæpənd/ (HAP-uhnd), while in British English it's /hˈæpənd/ (H-ap).

How to Pronounce "happened"

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happened

/ˈhæpənd/

HAP-uhnd

Syllable Breakdown

hæphap·əndpened

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