happens
verbHow many syllables in happens?
There are 2 syllables in the word happens.How to pronounce happens:
Definition of happens:
- happens (verb):
- to take place
- to occur by chance
Synonyms for happens:
appear
arise
befalls
chances
come about
come off
come to pass
comes
comes about
comes down
comes off
comes to pass
cooks
crop up
develop
does
ensue
eventuate
follow
goes down
goes on
is
materialize
materializes
occur
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Antonyms for happens:
begets
breeds
bring on
brings about
catalyses
catalyzes
causes
creates
cultivates
drives
effects
effectuates
elicits
engenders
enkindles
establishes
fosters
generates
gives rise to
hatches
incites
induces
initiates
inspires
instigates
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Here are some other common 2-syllable words.
- controlled
- would've
- could've
- mono
- doesn't
- windows
- muffins
- follow
- spoken
- purple
- nuclear
- detached
- cabin
- golden
- would-be
- in sight
- puppies
- to ground
- mouses
- highlight
- poetic
- picture
- complete
- snowflakes
- backpacks
- level
- happen
- funny
- special
- snowflake
- broken
- puppy
- habit
- snowmen
- crazy
- muffin
- create
- better
- swimming
- looking
- spider
- mirror
- compound
- second
- rainy
- pickle
- backpack
- area
- window
- plastic
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Syllable Fun Fact
The variation in syllable count for the same word between British and American English accents, such as 'secretary', reflects differences in pronunciation standards.
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