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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024Feb•ru•ar•y /ˈfɛbruˌɛri, ˈfɛbyu-/USA pronunciation n. [proper noun* countable], pl. -ar•ies. - the second month of the year, ordinarily containing 28 days, but containing 29 days in leap years. Abbr.: Feb.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024Feb•ru•ar•y (feb′ro̅o̅ er′ē, feb′yo̅o̅-),USA pronunciation n., pl. -ar•ies. - the second month of the year, ordinarily containing 28 days, but containing 29 days in leap years. Abbr.: Feb.
- Latin Februārius (mēnsis) expiatory (month), der. of februa (plural) expiatory offerings; see -ary
- Old English Februarius bef. 1000; Middle English
Many people try to pronounce February with both (r)USA pronunciation sounds, as shown above. The common pronunciation (feb′yo̅o̅ er′ē),USA pronunciation with the first (r)USA pronunciation replaced by (y),USA pronunciation is the result of dissimilation, the tendency of like sounds to become unlike when they follow each other closely. An additional influence is analogy with January. Although sometimes criticized, this dissimilated pronunciation of February is used by educated speakers and is considered standard. Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: February /ˈfɛbrʊərɪ/ n ( pl -aries)- the second month of the year, consisting of 28 or (in a leap year) 29 days
Etymology: 13th Century: from Latin Februārius mēnsis month of expiation, from februa Roman festival of purification held on February 15, from plural of februum a purgation |