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happening

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "happening" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

3 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
3syllables

happening

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

happening is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, happening is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofhappening

1verb
  • To occur or take place.

    Synonyms: "come to pass"

    Example: "Let me tell you how it happened."

  • To happen to; to befall.
  • (with infinitive) To do or occur by chance or unexpectedly.

    Example: "Do you happen to have an umbrella?"

  • (followed by on or upon) To encounter by chance.
1adjective
  • (of a place) Busy, lively; vibrant, dynamic; fashionable.

    Example: "This is a happening place tonight!"

  • (of a person or product) Trendy, up-to-the-minute.

    Example: "He is a real happening guy."

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