procrastinations
Syllables
pro-cras-ti-na-tions
Pronunciation
/prəʊˌkræstɪˈneɪʃənz/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
pro- + crast- + -inations
The word 'procrastinations' is divided into five syllables: pro-cras-ti-na-tions. It's a noun with Latin roots, meaning the act of delaying. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows standard vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
The act of delaying or postponing something; instances of putting things off.
“Her constant procrastinations were frustrating her boss.”
“He was plagued by procrastinations and never met a deadline.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('na').
Syllables
pro — Open syllable, initial diphthong. cras — Closed syllable, consonant cluster. ti — Closed syllable, short vowel. na — Open syllable, diphthong. tions — Closed syllable, final consonant cluster
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Vowel-Consonant Rule
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Consonant Cluster Rule
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Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs usually form a single syllable.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful consideration of vowel and consonant combinations.
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