happen
verbHow many syllables in happen?
There are 2 syllables in the word happen.Divide happen into syllables:
hap · pen
How to pronounce happen:
Definition of happen:
- happen (verb):
- to take place
- to occur by chance
Synonyms for happen:
appear
arise
be
befall
come
come about
come down
come off
come to pass
cook
crop up
develop
do
ensue
eventuate
follow
go down
materialize
occur
pass
present itself
proceed
result
see the light of day
take place
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