How to Pronounce "hesitation"
word
/ˌhɛzəˈteɪʃən/
he-zi-TAY-shuhn
/hˌɛsɪtˈeɪʃən/
he-zi-TAY-shuhn
Definition
A pause or delay because someone is unsure or does not want to do something immediately; also refers to being uncertain before making a decision.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌhɛzəˈteɪʃən/
British English
/hˌɛsɪtˈeɪʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
he-zi-TAY-shuhn
UK
he-zi-TAY-shuhn
Listen in Context
He answered the question without hesitation.
There was a moment of hesitation before she spoke.
I noticed his hesitation when making the choice.
She accepted the job offer after only a little hesitation.