How many syllables in hesitate?
Syllables in hesitate
3
hes·i·tate
Hesitate has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say hesitate
| Pronunciation | /ˈhɛzəˌteɪt/ 3 syllables, HES-i-tate · DUM-da-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 8 |
To count it yourself, say hesitate slowly and listen for each vowel sound: hes, i, tate. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with hesitate
Questions
- How many syllables are in hesitate?
- Hesitate has three syllables.
- How do you divide hesitate into syllables?
- Hesitate divides as hes-i-tate.
- Which syllable is stressed in hesitate?
- The first syllable (HES-i-tate).