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How do you spell February?

Correct spelling

February

Two R's. FEB + RU + ARY. Don't drop the first R.

Why is February spelled this way?

From Latin Februarius, month of purification. FEBRUA (purification festival). The first r is commonly dropped in speech ('Febuary'), which causes the misspelling. Both r's matter.

Common misspellings of February

FebuaryFeburaryFebraryFebraury

Example

Valentine's Day is in February.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell February?+
The correct spelling is "February". Two R's. FEB + RU + ARY. Don't drop the first R.
Is it Febuary or February?+
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