How to Pronounce february

Language: English   IPA: /ˈfɛbruɛri/

Pronunciation explanation

FEB-roo-air-ee (4 syllables, careful pronunciation) or FEB-yoo-air-ee (casual speech). The first "r" is commonly dropped in casual speech making it "FEB-yoo-airy". Both are acceptable, though the full form is preferred in formal contexts.

Practice tip

Say FEB + roo + airy. Or casually: FEB-yoo-airy. Both are widely accepted.

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