English
How to Pronounce happy/2-syl/
/ˈhæp.i/
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·HAPP·
Y
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Common mistakes 1 variants
HAPP
- y
ˈhæp.i — correct
Frequently asked questions 5
How do you pronounce happy?
happy is pronounced /ˈhæp.i/ — "HAPP-y" with primary stress on the first syllable.
How many syllables are in happy?
happy has 2 syllables: HAPP-y. Stress falls on the first syllable.
Which syllable is stressed in happy?
The first syllable — "HAPP" — carries primary stress: /ˈhæp.i/.
Is happy pronounced the same in British, American and Australian English?
happy is pronounced the same in all major English dialects.
How can I practice pronouncing happy?
Break the word into 2 syllables and exaggerate each: HAPP—Y. Stress the first syllable loudly.