Procrastinate is a common English word, but it can be difficult to pronounce for non-native speakers. To correctly pronounce procrastinate, breaking down the syllables can help.
Procrastinate is made up of four syllables: ‘pro’, ‘cras’, ‘ti’, and ‘nate’. The first syllable, ‘pro’, should sound like “proh”, with your mouth forming a small ‘o’ shape. The second syllable, ‘cras’, should sound like “krahs”, with your tongue pushing against the roof of your mouth. The third syllable, ‘ti’, should sound like “tee”, with a flat mouth shape. The fourth and final syllable, ‘nate’, should sound like “nayt”, with your tongue pressing against your teeth.
When combined together, the word should sound like “proh-krahs-tee-nayt”. To ensure that you are pronouncing procrastinate correctly, practice saying the word out loud and record yourself. This will allow you to listen back and hear how you are pronouncing the word.
By breaking down procrastinate into its syllables and practicing saying the word out loud, you can learn how to correctly pronounce procrastinate.