How many syllables in "hesitating"?

"hesitating" has 4 syllabes (hes - i - tat - ing).

How to divide "hesitating"?

"hesitating" divides into 4 parts: hes · i · tat · ing.

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

Say each syllable slowly (hes... i... tat... ing) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

4 Syllabes

"hesitating": 4 syllabes.

Syllabes:hes·i·tat·ing

Accent principal

HES-i-tat-ing(hes · i · tat · ing)● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "hesitating" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈhɛz.ɪˌteɪ.tɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈhɛz.ɪˌteɪ.tɪŋ

Syllabeshes·i·tat·ing

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