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How Many Syllables in Hesitate?

How many syllables in Hesitate?

Hesitate has 3 syllables: hes-i-tate.

hes-i-tate
Syllable breakdown:
hes i tate
3 syllables โ€ข Primary stress on 1st syllable

Breaking Down Hesitate into Syllables?

hes-i-tate

The word Hesitate has 3 syllables: hes-i-tate.
Syllable division helps in understanding the word's structure, improving both pronunciation and spelling.
This technique is especially useful for students and language learners who are mastering English phonetics.

Definition of Hesitate

to pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

Frequently Asked Questions about 'Hesitate' Syllables

How many syllables are in 'Hesitate'?

The word 'Hesitate' contains 3 syllables. It is divided as hes-i-tate.

How do you divide 'Hesitate' into syllables?

The word 'Hesitate' can be broken down into 3 syllables:hes, i, tate. The division follows the natural sound breaks in the word.

What is the correct pronunciation of 'Hesitate'?

'Hesitate' is pronounced as hes-i-tate, with primary stress on the 1st syllable.

Why is syllable division important for pronunciation?

Understanding syllables helps in breaking down words for better pronunciation and reading fluency. Dividing words into syllables makes it easier to pronounce them correctly and understand their structure.

How should Hesitate divide into syllables

The first syllable 'hes' has a short 'e' vowel sound and the consonant 'h'. The second syllable 'i' has a short 'i' vowel sound and the consonant 't'. The third syllable 'tate' has a long 'a' vowel sound and the consonants 't' and 'e'.

Part of Speech - Hesitate

Verb

She will hesitate before jumping into the water.

Sentences with Hesitate

  • I hesitate to tell her the truth.
  • Don't hesitate to ask for help if you need it.
  • He hesitated before making the final decision.
  • She always hesitates before speaking in public.
  • You shouldn't hesitate to apologize if you did something wrong.
  • I never hesitate to try new things.
  • He hesitated for a moment before answering the question.
  • She hesitated briefly before entering the room.
  • Don't hesitate to take a break if you're feeling overwhelmed.
  • I hesitate to eat sushi because I'm not sure if I'll like it.

Quotes with Hesitate

  • Success is often achieved by those who don't know that failure is inevitable.
  • Don't watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going.
  • The biggest adventure you can ever take is to live the life of your dreams.
  • Believe you can and you're halfway there.
  • It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.
  • The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do.
  • Action is the foundational key to all success.
  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.
  • The best way to predict the future is to create it.
  • It's not whether you get knocked down, it's whether you get up.
  • The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.

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Number of characters in Hesitate

8 ( h, e, s, i, t, a, t, e )

Unique letters in Hesitate

6 ( h, e, s, i, t, a )

Hesitate Backwards

etatiseh

How to Pronounce Hesitate

IPA (International): หˆhezสŒหŒteษชt

ARA (American): หˆhษ›zสŒหŒtet

EPA (English): หˆhezสŒหŒteษชt

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