February/ˈfebrueri/ Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Pronunciation It is commonly pronounced 'Feb-roo-air-ee,' but the first 'r' is often silent, sounding like 'Feb-yoo-air-ee'. Could you spell 'February'? Pro Tip 2/3Leap Year February has 29 days every 4 years, known as a leap year, otherwise it has 28 days. February will have 29 days next leap year. Pro Tip 3/3Groundhog Day In the U.S. and Canada, February 2nd is observed as Groundhog Day, a cultural event. Will the groundhog see its shadow this February?