How Many Syllables In February?
4syllables
February has 4 syllables, feb-ru-a-ry. It is a polysyllabic word.
february
/ˈfeb.ru.ə.ri/ UK /ˈfeb.ru.er.i/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, feb.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/V/CV
Division By Sound
/feb.ru.ə.ri/
Division By Letters
feb-ru-a-ry
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of February
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | f | e | b | CVC | closed |
| 2 | r | u | – | CV | open |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 4 | r | i | – | CV | open |
Why February Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /b/.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈfeb.ru.ə.ri/ | /ˈfeb.ru.er.i/ | 4 |
| Also | /ˈfeb.ju.ə.ri/ | 4 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in February?
February has 4 syllables, feb-ru-a-ry. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfeb.ru.ə.ri/.
Which syllable is stressed in February?
The first syllable, feb, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of February?
February has the structure CVC/CV/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide February into syllables?
By sound, feb.ru.ə.ri. By letters, as a spelling guide, feb-ru-a-ry.