To pronounce "hesitative", say HES-it-at-iv-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
hesitative
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HES-it-at-iv-e
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"hesitative" has 5 syllables: hes-it-at-iv-e.
"Hesitative" has 5 syllables: hes · it · at · iv · e.
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