Learn the names of the months in English, their pronunciation, and how to use them in context.
| Word | Word Form | IPA | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Noun | /ˈdʒæn.juˌɛr.i/ | The first month of the year in the Gregorian calendar. | "We celebrate New Year's Day in January." |
| February | Noun | /ˈfeb.ruːˌɛr.i/ | The second month of the year, often associated with Valentine's Day. | "Valentine's Day falls in February." |
| March | Noun | /mɑːrtʃ/ | The third month of the year, typically associated with the arrival of spring. | "Spring begins in March." |
| April | Noun | /ˈeɪ.prəl/ | The fourth month of the year, often associated with springtime. | "April showers bring May flowers." |
| May | Noun | /meɪ/ | The fifth month of the year, often a month for celebrations. | "May is a popular month for weddings." |
| June | Noun | /dʒuːn/ | The sixth month of the year, known for the start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. | "June marks the beginning of summer." |
| July | Noun | /dʒʊˈlaɪ/ | The seventh month of the year, often the hottest month of the year. | "Independence Day is celebrated in July in the United States." |
| August | Noun | /ˈɔːɡəst/ | The eighth month of the year, typically a warm month in the Northern Hemisphere. | "August is a popular month for vacations." |
| September | Noun | /sɛpˈtɛmbər/ | The ninth month of the year, marking the beginning of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere. | "School often begins in September." |
| October | Noun | /ɒkˈtoʊbər/ | The tenth month of the year, known for Halloween. | "October is a month full of Halloween celebrations." |
| November | Noun | /noʊˈvɛmbər/ | The eleventh month of the year, typically associated with fall in the Northern Hemisphere. | "Thanksgiving is celebrated in November in the United States." |
| December | Noun | /dɪˈsɛmbər/ | The twelfth and final month of the year, often associated with winter holidays. | "December is the month of Christmas celebrations." |