procrastinatingly
Syllables
pro-cras-ti-nat-ing-ly
Pronunciation
/proʊˌkræstɪˈneɪtɪŋli/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
pro- + crast- + -inate, -ing, -ly
The word 'procrastinatingly' is divided into six syllables: pro-cras-ti-nat-ing-ly. It's an adverb formed from a Latin root with multiple English suffixes. Primary stress falls on 'nat', with secondary stress on 'pro'. Syllabification follows standard vowel and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner characterized by procrastination; delaying or postponing action.
“He procrastinatingly put off writing the report until the last minute.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('nat'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('pro').
Syllables
pro — Open, unstressed syllable.. cras — Closed, unstressed syllable.. ti — Closed, unstressed syllable.. nat — Closed, primary stressed syllable.. ing — Closed, unstressed syllable.. ly — Closed, unstressed syllable.
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Onset-Rime Rule
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel are typically open.
- The word's length and multiple suffixes make it a complex case.
- The secondary stress on 'pro' is a subtle but important feature of its pronunciation.
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