How do you pronounce "happenings"?

In American English: /ˈhæpənɪŋz/ (HAP-uhn-ingz). In British English: /hˈapənɪŋz/ (H-ap). In Canadian English: /ˈhæpənɪŋz/ (HAP-uhn-ingz). In Australian English: /hˈapənɪŋz/ (H-ap).

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

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

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/ˈhæpənɪŋz/

HAP-uhn-ingz

Syllable Breakdown

hæphap·ənpen·ɪŋzings

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