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Which syllable in the word procrastinate is pronounced with schwa?

The second syllable in "procrastinate" is pronounced with a schwa.

Here's the breakdown:

* pro-cra-sti-nate

* pro - pronounced with a long "o" sound

* cra - pronounced with a schwa sound (like the "a" in "about")

* sti - pronounced with a short "i" sound

* nate - pronounced with a long "a" sound

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