How to Pronounce Hesitating

To pronounce "hesitating", say HES-it-at-ing — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈhɛzɪteɪtɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈhɛzɪteɪtɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hesitating”

"hesitating" has 4 syllables: hes-it-at-ing. It rhymes with titillating and captivating, if that helps it stick.

What does hesitating mean?

verb

  1. To stop or pause respecting decision or action; to be in suspense or uncertainty as to a determination.

    “He hesitated whether to accept the offer or not; men often hesitate in forming a judgment.”

  2. To stammer; to falter in speaking.

noun

  1. Hesitation

Synonyms

balbucinatebalbutiatefalterhawhemstammerstutterdemur

Words that rhyme with hesitating

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

titillatingcaptivatinggratingdeprecatinginvigoratingexcruciatingexhilaratingfascinatingexasperatingstimulatingdebilitatingfluctuating

Related words

hesitantindecisiveirresolutehesitancehaltinghesitancyhesitatorhemming

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hesitating"?▾

"Hesitating" has 4 syllables: hes · it · at · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "hesitating"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hesitating" is /ˈhɛzɪteɪtɪŋ/.

What does "hesitating" mean?▾

Hesitating: To stop or pause respecting decision or action; to be in suspense or uncertainty as to a determination.

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