How to Pronounce "hesitantly"
word
ˈhɛzɪtəntɫi
HEZ-ih-tuhnt-lee
hˈɛsɪtəntli
HES-ih-tuhnt-lee
Definition
In a way that shows you are unsure, slow, or not confident about what to do or say.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɛzɪtəntɫi
British English
hˈɛsɪtəntli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HEZ-ih-tuhnt-lee
UK
HES-ih-tuhnt-lee
Listen in Context
He spoke hesitantly in front of the class.
She hesitantly opened the door.
The child answered the question hesitantly.
She reached out her hand hesitantly, not sure if he'd want to shake it.