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happen

How many syllables in happen?

  2 syllables

Divide happen into syllables:   hap-pen
Stressed syllable in happen:   hap-pen
How to pronounce happen:   hap-un
How to say happen:

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Synonyms for happen


1 syllable
  • be
  • pass
  • come
  • run
2 syllables
  • appear
  • befall
  • ensue
  • go off
  • occur
  • transpire
  • turnout
  • arise
  • crop up
  • go down
  • go on
  • take place
  • turn out
3 syllables
5 syllables
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    What rhymes with happen

    2 syllables
    • lapin
    • Tappan
    • rapine
    3 syllables
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