How many syllables in Hesitate?
Hesitate has 3 syllables: hes-i-tate.
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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.
to pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
How many syllables are in 'Hesitate'?
How do you divide 'Hesitate' into syllables?
What is the correct pronunciation of 'Hesitate'?
Why is syllable division important for pronunciation?
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'.
She will hesitate before jumping into the water.
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8 ( h, e, s, i, t, a, t, e )
6 ( h, e, s, i, t, a )
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IPA (International): หhezสหteษชt
ARA (American): หhษzสหtet
EPA (English): หhezสหteษชt
HHEH-ZAH-TEY-T
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