How many syllables are in “february”?

“February” has 4 syllables: FEB-yoo-air-ee.

What is the IPA for “february”?

The American English IPA transcription of “february” is ˈfɛbjuˌɛri.

How can I practice pronouncing “february”?

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American English pronunciation

How to pronounce february

/ˈfɛbjuˌɛri/FEB-yoo-air-ee4 syllables

“february” is one of those English words that looks nothing like it sounds. It's 4 syllables (FEB-yoo-air-ee), and the trick is in the sounds below — hear it, then say it back and let our AI model show you how close you landed.

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The sounds to nail

/f/as in fish
Upper teeth touch lower lip; air flows through with no voice.
/ɹ/as in red
American /r/: bunch the tongue back and slightly up. Lips rounded. Don't tap the roof.

Trickier for some first languages

The sounds in “february” are common stumbling blocks for speakers of:

French speakers →Indian English speakers →Chinese speakers →

Common questions

How many syllables are in “february”?: “February” has 4 syllables: FEB-yoo-air-ee.
What is the IPA for “february”?: The American English IPA transcription of “february” is ˈfɛbjuˌɛri.
How can I practice pronouncing “february”?: Press play to hear “february” spoken by our AI model, then record yourself on this page to get an instant pronunciation score — your first try needs no account.

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