3syllables
hesitate
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hesitate is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, hesitate is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofhesitate
1verb
- To stop or pause respecting decision or action; to be in suspense or uncertainty as to a determination.
Example: "He hesitated whether to accept the offer or not; men often hesitate in forming a judgment."
- To stammer; to falter in speaking.
- To utter with hesitation or to intimate by a reluctant manner.
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