How many syllables in hesitated?

Syllables in hesitated

4

hes·i·tat·ed

Hesitated has four syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say hesitated

Pronunciation/ˈhɛzɪˌteɪtɪd/
4 syllables, HES-i-tat-ed · DUM-da-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say hesitated slowly and listen for each vowel sound: hes, i, tat, ed. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in hesitated?
Hesitated has four syllables.
How do you divide hesitated into syllables?
Hesitated divides as hes-i-tat-ed.
Which syllable is stressed in hesitated?
The first syllable (HES-i-tat-ed).

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