How to pronounce procrastination
Say it like proh-kras-tih-NAY-shun. Procrastination has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAY).
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- proh
- kras
- tih
- NAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Procrastination pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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 procrastination
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proh-kras-tih-NAY-shun.
What does procrastination mean?
- The act of postponing, delaying or putting off, especially habitually or intentionally.
Where does procrastination come from?
From Middle French procrastination, from Latin prōcrāstinātiō, from prōcrāstinō (“procrastinate”), from prō + crāstinus (“of tomorrow”), from crās (“tomorrow”).
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Words that rhyme with procrastination
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of procrastination.
- information
- education
- situation
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- station
- administration
- operation
- organization
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Questions about saying procrastination
How do you pronounce procrastination?
Say proh-kras-tih-NAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /proʊˌkræstɪˈneɪʃən/. In British English it is /prəʊˌkræstɪˈneɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in procrastination?
Procrastination has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAY). Broken into parts: proh · kras · tih · NAY · shun.
Is procrastination pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /prəʊˌkræstɪˈneɪʃən/ (proh-kras-tih-NAY-shun).