How to pronounce precrastination
Say it like pree-kras-tih-NAY-shun. Precrastination has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAY).
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- pree
- kras
- tih
- NAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Precrastination pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- preeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- krasGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of precrastination
American and British speakers say precrastination in essentially the same way: /priˌkræstɪˈneɪʃən/ in the US and /priːˌkræstɪˈneɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: pree-kras-tih-NAY-shun.
What does precrastination mean?
- The completion of a task too quickly or too early for the optimal outcome; the compulsion to act in this way.
Where does precrastination come from?
Blend of pre- + procrastination, q.v.
Words that rhyme with precrastination
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of precrastination.
- information
- education
- situation
- association
- population
- station
- administration
- operation
- organization
- application
Questions about saying precrastination
How do you pronounce precrastination?
Say pree-kras-tih-NAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /priˌkræstɪˈneɪʃən/. In British English it is /priːˌkræstɪˈneɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in precrastination?
Precrastination has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAY). Broken into parts: pree · kras · tih · NAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say precrastination the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /priˌkræstɪˈneɪʃən/ and the British form is /priːˌkræstɪˈneɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.