How to Pronounce "he who hesitates is lost"
expression
HEE HOO HEH-zuh-TAYTS IZ LAWST
hee HOO HES-it-AYTS iz LOST
Definition
This expression warns that if you wait too long to make a decision or take action, you might miss your opportunity or fail.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhi/ /ˈhu/ /ˈhɛzəˌteɪts/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈɫɔst
British English
hi/ /hˈuː/ /hˈɛsɪtˌeɪts/ /ˈɪz/ /lˈɒst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HEE HOO HEH-zuh-TAYTS IZ LAWST
UK
hee HOO HES-it-AYTS iz LOST
Listen in Context
He who hesitates is lost when making a big choice.
My teacher says he who hesitates is lost.
He who hesitates is lost is an old saying.
If you want that promotion, remember: he who hesitates is lost.