How many syllables in "hesitated"?

"hesitated" has 4 syllabes (hes - i - ta - ted).

How to divide "hesitated"?

"hesitated" divides into 4 parts: hes · i · ta · ted.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (hes... i... ta... ted) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

4 Syllabes

"hesitated": 4 syllabes.

Syllabes:hes·i·ta·ted

Accent principal

HES-i-ta-ted(hes · i · ta · ted)● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "hesitated" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈhɛz.ɪˌteɪ.tɪd⁄

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IPAˈhɛz.ɪˌteɪ.tɪd

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How many syllables in "hesitated"?: "hesitated" has 4 syllabes (hes - i - ta - ted).
How to divide "hesitated"?: "hesitated" divides into 4 parts: hes · i · ta · ted.
Where is the stress in "hesitated"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "hesitated"?: Say each syllable slowly (hes... i... ta... ted) and listen on SayItVid.