procrastinate

How to Split "procrastinate" into Syllables

The word procrastinate is divided into 5 syllables: pro·cra·sti·na·te. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• pro — 1st syllable
• cra — 2nd syllable
• sti — 3rd syllable
• na — 4th syllable
• te — 5th syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of procrastinate:

• IPA: /pɹəʊˈkɹæs.tɪ.neɪt/

📖 Definitions

1. procrastinate (third-person singular simple present procrastinates, present participle procrastinating, simple past and past participle procrastinated)
2. “procrastinate”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.

📚 Word Origin & History

First attested in 1548; from Latin prōcrastinātus, perfect passive participle of prōcrastinō (“defer, put off till tomorrow”) (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), from prō- (“in favor of”) + crāstinus (“of or belonging to tomorrow”) + -ō (verb-forming suffix), from crās (“tomorrow”).

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

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• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
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