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