August: how to say it, spell it and use it
August
/ˈɑːɡəst/
Short answer
The English word August is pronounced /ˈɑːɡəst/. It is spelled A-U-G-U-S-T and has 6 letters. The short form is Aug. August has 31 days.
Example sentence
We go on a trip in August.
Do not confuse the month August with the word august (grand).
Key facts
- English
- August
- Pronunciation
- /ˈɑːɡəst/
- Short form
- Aug.
- Days
- 31
- Spelling
- A-U-G-U-S-T
- Number of letters
- 6
- Word list
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce August?
August is pronounced /ˈɑːɡəst/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.
How do you spell August?
August is spelled A-U-G-U-S-T. It has 6 letters.
How do you use August in a sentence?
For example: We go on a trip in August.
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