How to Pronounce Procrastinate

To pronounce "procrastinate", say PROCR-ast-in-at-e — 5 syllables, IPA /pɹəʊˈkɹæstɪneɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

procrastinate

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Syllables

Letters

/pɹəʊˈkɹæstɪneɪt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “procrastinate”

"procrastinate" has 5 syllables: procr-ast-in-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does procrastinate mean?

verb

To delay taking action; to wait until later.
“He procrastinated until the last minute and had to stay up all night to finish.”
To put off; to delay (something).

Synonyms

delay penelopize stall postpone put off

Antonyms

precrastinate

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Words that rhyme with procrastinate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "procrastinate"?▾

"Procrastinate" has 5 syllables: procr · ast · in · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "procrastinate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "procrastinate" is /pɹəʊˈkɹæstɪneɪt/.

What does "procrastinate" mean?▾

Procrastinate: To delay taking action; to wait until later.

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