How Do You Spell HAP?

Pronunciation: [hˈap] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "hap" may seem straightforward, but its pronunciation can be tricky. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is written as /hæp/. The first sound is a voiceless glottal fricative, which is made by pressing air through the space between the vocal cords. The second sound is the short "a" vowel sound, pronounced with the mouth slightly open and the tongue in the middle of the mouth. The final sound is a voiceless bilabial stop, made by closing the lips and abruptly releasing the air.

HAP Meaning and Definition

  1. Hap is a noun referring to an occurrence, event, or circumstance, especially one that is unexpected or accidental. It is often used in the phrase "by hap," meaning by chance or by luck. The term is derived from the Old Norse word "heppni," meaning fortune or luck.

    In its most general sense, hap implies a random event or situation that happens without any specific intention or planning. It suggests a lack of control or predictability, emphasizing the element of chance or fortune. Hap can also describe a stroke of luck or a fortunate turn of events.

    Additionally, the word hap can be used as a verb, meaning to happen or to chance upon something. It implies an accidental or unintentional action or occurrence. When used in this context, hap emphasizes the idea of something occurring by chance or by accident, without any deliberate effort.

    Overall, hap offers a nuanced perspective on events or situations that are not planned or intended, but rather arise spontaneously or unexpectedly. It highlights the element of luck or chance, suggesting an acceptance of life's unpredictable nature.

  2. That which we catch; that which falls to our lot; luck; chance; fortune.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for HAP

Etymology of HAP

The word "hap" has its origins in Middle English and Old English. It can be traced back to the Old English term "happ", which meant "fortune" or "chance". In Old English, "hap" also referred to "good luck" or "good fortune". Over time, the word evolved and was used to describe any occurrence or event, both positive and negative. Today, "hap" is primarily used in phrases like "by hap" or "by chance" to suggest something happening unexpectedly or fortuitously.

Idioms with the word HAP

  • spoil the ship for a hap'orth of tar The idiom "spoil the ship for a hap'orth of tar" means to ruin or damage something important or valuable for the sake of saving a small amount of money or effort. It refers to when a person is unwilling to make a small investment or effort that would protect a larger or more significant investment.

Similar spelling words for HAP

Plural form of HAP is HAPS

Conjugate verb Hap

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be haping
you would be haping
he/she/it would be haping
we would be haping
they would be haping

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have happed
you would have happed
he/she/it would have happed
we would have happed
they would have happed
I would have hap
you would have hap
he/she/it would have hap
we would have hap
they would have hap

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been haping
you would have been haping
he/she/it would have been haping
we would have been haping
they would have been haping

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been happing
you would have been happing
he/she/it would have been happing
we would have been happing
they would have been happing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would hap
you would hap
he/she/it would hap
we would hap
they would hap

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be happing
you would be happing
he/she/it would be happing
we would be happing
they would be happing

FUTURE

I will hap
you will hap
he/she/it will hap
we will hap
they will hap

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be happing
you will be happing
he/she/it will be happing
we will be happing
they will be happing
I will be haping
you will be haping
he/she/it will be haping
we will be haping
they will be haping

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have happed
you will have happed
he/she/it will have happed
we will have happed
they will have happed
I will have haped
you will have haped
he/she/it will have haped
we will have haped
they will have haped

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been happing
you will have been happing
he/she/it will have been happing
we will have been happing
they will have been happing
I will have been haping
you will have been haping
he/she/it will have been haping
we will have been haping
they will have been haping

IMPERATIVE

you hap
we let´s hap

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to hap

PAST

I haped
you haped
he/she/it haped
we haped
they haped

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was happing
you were happing
he/she/it was happing
we were happing
they were happing
I was haping
you were haping
he/she/it was haping
we were haping
they were haping

PAST PARTICIPLE

happed
haped

PAST PERFECT

I had happed
you had happed
he/she/it had happed
we had happed
they had happed
I had haped
you had haped
he/she/it had haped
we had haped
they had haped

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been happing
you had been happing
he/she/it had been happing
we had been happing
they had been happing
I had been haping
you had been haping
he/she/it had been haping
we had been haping
they had been haping

PRESENT

I hap
you hap
he/she/it haps
we hap
they hap

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am happing
you are happing
he/she/it is happing
we are happing
they are happing
I am haping
you are haping
he/she/it is haping
we are haping
they are haping

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

happing
haping

PRESENT PERFECT

I have happed
you have happed
he/she/it has happed
we have happed
they have happed
I have haped
you have haped
he/she/it has haped
we have haped
they have haped

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been happing
you have been happing
he/she/it has been happing
we have been happing
they have been happing
I have been haping
you have been haping
he/she/it has been haping
we have been haping
they have been haping

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it hap

SIMPLE PAST

I happed
you happed
he/she/it happed
we happed
they happed

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