To pronounce "procrastination", say PROCR-ast-in-at-ion — 5 syllables, IPA /pɹəʊˌkɹæs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
procrastination
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/pɹəʊˌkɹæs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
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"procrastination" has 5 syllables: procr-ast-in-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Procrastination" has 5 syllables: procr · ast · in · at · ion.
The IPA transcription of "procrastination" is /pɹəʊˌkɹæs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/.
Procrastination: The act of postponing, delaying or putting off, especially habitually or intentionally.
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