How to Pronounce "February"
The correct pronunciation of "February" is FEB-roo-er-ee /ˈfeb.ru.ər.i/. Tap play to hear it, say it into your mic for a free clarity check, and fix the "feb-RU-ary" habit for good.
February
/ˈfeb.ru.ər.i/The second month of the year.
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There IS an R in FEBRUARY 📅
FEB-roo-er-ee — stress the first beat
The Indian-English Mistake: "feb-RU-ary" — and the Fix
| Aspect | Common in India (incorrect) | Correct |
|---|---|---|
| Sounds like | Saying "feb-RU-ary" with stress on "RU". | FEB-roo-er-ee /ˈfeb.ru.ər.i/ |
| Stress | Often on the wrong syllable | First syllable (FEB). |
How Do You Pronounce "February"?
"February" is pronounced FEB-roo-er-ee /ˈfeb.ru.ər.i/. The stress is on the first syllable (FEB). As a noun, it means the second month of the year.
Stress falls on the first syllable "FEB", not the middle. The first "r" is often softened.
Note: The simplified /ˈfeb.ju.ər.i/ ("FEB-yoo-er-ee") is also widely accepted.
Say "February" Step by Step
Break the word down, get the stress right, then blend it back together at normal speed. Repeat each step out loud three times.
Break it into syllables
FEB-roo-er-ee — say each part slowly and separately first.
Stress the right part
First syllable (FEB). Make the stressed syllable a little louder and longer.
Nail the key sound
Stress falls on the first syllable "FEB", not the middle. The first "r" is often softened.
Blend and repeat
Now say "February" at normal speed: FEB-roo-er-ee. Record yourself and compare.
Minimal-Pair Drills for "February" (2 Minutes, Out Loud)
Say each drill line aloud, slowly first, then at normal speed. On the last drill, use the mic check at the top of this page to test yourself.
web → Feb → FEB-roo-er-ee
Lead strongly with FEB — it rhymes with "web".
FEB → FEB-roo → FEB-roo-er-ee
After the strong FEB, let roo-er-ee trail off lightly.
NOT feb-RU-ary — FEB-roo-er-ee
Stress the first syllable, never the middle RU.
Say at speed: "February is the shortest month."
Keep FEB strong and the rest soft at normal pace.
Why "February" Is Tricky — and How to Fix It
Why this happens
The two "r" sounds close together are hard, so speakers over-stress the middle to compensate.
Tip: Lead strongly with FEB, then let the rest trail off: FEB-roo-er-ee.
Hear “February” in a Sentence
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My birthday is in February.
February is the shortest month.
The exam is scheduled for February.
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