How to pronounce hesitated
Say it like HEZ-ih-tay-tid. Hesitated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEZ).
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- HEZ
- ih
- tay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hesitated 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.
- tayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hesitated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: HEZ-ih-tay-tid.
What does hesitated mean?
- simple past and past participle of hesitate How to pronounce hesitate
Questions about saying hesitated
How do you pronounce hesitated?
Say HEZ-ih-tay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛzɪˌteɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈhɛzɪˌteɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hesitated?
Hesitated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEZ). Broken into parts: HEZ · ih · tay · tid.
Is hesitated 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 /ˈhɛzɪˌteɪtɪd/ (HEZ-ih-tay-tid).