Pronunciation Guide • Russian
How to Pronounce февраль
Difficulty: medium
IPA Transcription
/fʲɪvˈralʲ/
Why is it so hard to pronounce?
Russian word for February. The "ф" /f/ + the soft "е" /ʲɪ/ creates a palatalized f sound. The stress falls on the second syllable "ральRAL".
💡 Pro Tip for февраль
fyev-RAL. The soft sign at the end makes the "л" palatalized: a soft L.
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The term февраль originates from Latin "Februarius". Understanding its etymology helps explain why it breaks standard pronunciation rules.