How to pronounce February
Say it like FEB-yuh-wer-ee. February has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEB).
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- FEB
- yuh
- wer
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tip: Careful speech keeps the first r: 'FEB-roo-air-ee'. 'FEB-yoo-air-ee' is also very common.
February pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FEBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- werGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of February
American and British speakers say February in essentially the same way: /ˈfɛbjəˌwɛri/ in the US and /ˈfɛbjuəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: FEB-yoo-uh-ree.
What does February mean?
- the month following January and preceding March
Questions about saying February
How do you pronounce February?
Say FEB-yuh-wer-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛbjəˌwɛri/. In British English it is /ˈfɛbjuəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in February?
February has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEB). Broken into parts: FEB · yuh · wer · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say February the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɛbjəˌwɛri/ and the British form is /ˈfɛbjuəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.