*Febuary or February | Correct Spelling & Examples
Febuary is a misspelling of February, the name of the second month of the year. February is always spelled with two “r’s,” and Febuary is always incorrect.
- Mina’s birthday is February 2nd.
- Mina’s birthday is Febuary 2nd.
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Febuary
Febuary is a common mistake that likely results from the fact that the first “r” is silent when pronouncing February. This pronunciation probably developed due to:
- Analogy with “January”
- A phonological phenomenon called “dissimilation,” in which two nearby sounds in a word become less similar to each other
- February is the second month of the year.
- Febuary is the second month of the year.
- There are usually 28 days in February, unless it’s a leap year.
- There are usually 28 days in Febuary, unless it’s a leap year.
- The Zodiac signs for February are Aquarius and Pisces.
- The Zodiac signs for Febuary are Aquarius and Pisces.
February comes from the Latin Februarius. The Romans named this month after the festival Februa, during which they purified the city to promote fertility and health.
If you get confused between Febuary and February, use these tips to help you remember the correct spelling:
- In many places in February, it’s cold. Just like “brr,” February has two “r’s.”
- February has 28 days, and its name has 8 letters: f-e-b-r-u-a-r-y.
- If you know another language, its spelling for the month may help. For example, if you know the months in Spanish, think about how febrero has two “r’s,” just like February.
- Use QuillBot’s free Grammar Checker to quickly fix this common mistake.
Frequently asked questions about Febuary or February
- Is it in February or on February?
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Both are correct, but in different contexts.
Use “in February” when referring to the month in general (e.g., “My birthday is in February”).
Use “on February” when referring to a specific date (e.g., “My birthday is on February 5th”).
To make sure you use the correct preposition and that you never misspell “February” as Febuary, use QuillBot’s free Grammar Checker.
- What’s the pronunciation of February?
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The pronunciation of February can be (with a “yoo” sound) or (with a “ru” sound).
Regardless of pronunciation, the month is always written “February” (and never Febuary).
If you want to check your spelling quickly and easily, try QuillBot’s free Grammar Checker.
- What’s the origin of the name February?
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The origin of the name “February” is the Roman month Februarius. This name came from the Latin word februum, meaning “purification.”
This name is linked to the Roman festival Februa, also known as Lupercalia, a fertility and purification festival that took place on February 15th.
Knowing the origin of the name “February” can help you make sure you don’t write Febuary by mistake. Or, use QuillBot’s Grammar Checker to catch any spelling mistakes.
