How to Pronounce Hesitations

To pronounce "hesitations", say HES-it-at-ions — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

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11

Letters

HES-it-at-ions

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💡 Tip for remembering “hesitations”

"hesitations" has 4 syllables: hes-it-at-ions. It rhymes with ramifications and inclinations, if that helps it stick.

What does hesitations mean?

noun

  1. An act of hesitating
  2. Doubt; vacillation.

    “She carried out the order without hesitation.”

Synonyms

cunctationhold-upirresolutionwavering

Words that rhyme with hesitations

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ramificationsinclinationsaspirationsoscillationsoperationsindicationsobservationssituationsconnotationsobligationsallegationsprivations

Related words

falteringhesitancyfalterwaveringvacillationreluctancewaverdisinclination

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hesitations"?▾

"Hesitations" has 4 syllables: hes · it · at · ions.

What does "hesitations" mean?▾

Hesitations: An act of hesitating

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