How to Pronounce "hesitate over"
expression
HEZ-uh-tayt OH-vur
HES-i-tayt OH-vuh
Definition
To pause or be unsure about making a decision or taking action, usually because you are uncertain or nervous about it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɛzəˌteɪt/ /ˈoʊvɝ
British English
hˈɛsɪtˌeɪt/ /ˈəʊvɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HEZ-uh-tayt OH-vur
UK
HES-i-tayt OH-vuh
Listen in Context
She always hesitates over big decisions.
Don’t hesitate over what to order, just pick something!
He hesitated over signing the contract.
They spent hours hesitating over the color for the living room.