How many syllables in hesitation?
Syllables in hesitation
4
hes·i·ta·tion
Hesitation has four syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.
How to say hesitation
| Pronunciation | /ˌhɛzəˈteɪʃən/ 4 syllables, hes-i-TA-tion · da-da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Third syllable |
| Letters | 10 |
To count it yourself, say hesitation slowly and listen for each vowel sound: hes, i, ta, tion. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with hesitation
- information
- education
- situation
- association
- population
- station
- administration
- operation
- organization
- nation
- application
- location
- generation
- foundation
- conversation
- investigation
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Questions
- How many syllables are in hesitation?
- Hesitation has four syllables.
- How do you divide hesitation into syllables?
- Hesitation divides as hes-i-ta-tion.
- Which syllable is stressed in hesitation?
- The third syllable (hes-i-TA-tion).