How to Pronounce "hesitated"
word
HEZ-ih-tay-tid
HES-ih-tay-tid
Definition
To pause before doing something, often because you are unsure or nervous.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhɛzɪˌteɪtɪd/
British English
/hˈɛsɪtˌeɪtɪd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HEZ-ih-tay-tid
UK
HES-ih-tay-tid
Listen in Context
She hesitated before answering the question.
He hesitated at the door, not sure if he should go in.
I hesitated to ask for help.
For a second, she hesitated, then gave him the answer he wanted.