How to pronounce hesitantly
Say it like HEZ-ih-tunt-lee. Hesitantly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEZ).
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- HEZ
- ih
- tunt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hesitantly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hesitantly
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: HEZ-ih-tunt-lee.
What does hesitantly mean?
- With hesitation.
- With reluctance.
Where does hesitantly come from?
From hesitant + -ly.
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Questions about saying hesitantly
How do you pronounce hesitantly?
Say HEZ-ih-tunt-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛzɪtəntli/. In British English it is /ˈhɛzɪtəntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hesitantly?
Hesitantly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEZ). Broken into parts: HEZ · ih · tunt · lee.
Is hesitantly pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈhɛzɪtəntli/ (HEZ-ih-tunt-lee).