February: how to say it, spell it and use it
February
/ˈfebjəweri/
Short answer
The English word February is pronounced /ˈfebjəweri/. It is spelled F-E-B-R-U-A-R-Y and has 8 letters. The short form is Feb. February has 28 or 29 days.
Example sentence
February is the shortest month.
Spelling trap: Feb-ru-ary. The first r is often left out when speaking.
Key facts
- English
- February
- Pronunciation
- /ˈfebjəweri/
- Short form
- Feb.
- Days
- 28 or 29
- Spelling
- F-E-B-R-U-A-R-Y
- Number of letters
- 8
- Word list
- Months of the Year and Seasons in English for Kids
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce February?
February is pronounced /ˈfebjəweri/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.
How do you spell February?
February is spelled F-E-B-R-U-A-R-Y. It has 8 letters.
How do you use February in a sentence?
For example: February is the shortest month.
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