How many syllables in hesitant?
Syllables in hesitant
3
hes·i·tant
Hesitant has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say hesitant
| Pronunciation | /ˈhɛzɪtənt/ 3 syllables, HES-i-tant · DUM-da-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 8 |
To count it yourself, say hesitant slowly and listen for each vowel sound: hes, i, tant. Each beat is one syllable.
Near rhymes with hesitant
- president
- resident
- nonresident
- evident
- resonant
- penitent
- residence
- elephant
- presidents
- elegant
- regiment
- precedent
- prevalent
- arrogant
- benevolent
- adjutant
Questions
- How many syllables are in hesitant?
- Hesitant has three syllables.
- How do you divide hesitant into syllables?
- Hesitant divides as hes-i-tant.
- Which syllable is stressed in hesitant?
- The first syllable (HES-i-tant).