How do you pronounce "hesitant"?

In American English: /ˈhɛzɪtənt/ (HEHZ-it-uhnt). In British English: /hˈɛzɪtənt/ (H-ehz-it). In Canadian English: /ˈhɛzɪtənt/ (HEHZ-it-uhnt). In Australian English: /hˈɛzɪtənt/ (H-ehz-it).

Is "hesitant" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhɛzɪtənt/ (HEHZ-it-uhnt), while in British English it's /hˈɛzɪtənt/ (H-ehz-it).

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hesitant

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/ˈhɛzɪtənt/

HEHZ-it-uhnt

Syllable Breakdown

hɛzhes·ɪti·ənttant

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