word
Hesitation
Heh-zuh-TAY-shuhn
/ˌhɛzʌˈteɪʃʌn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
hesitation
Dictionary meaning
The act of pausing uncertainly.
Examples
- There was a hesitation in their speech.
Synonyms: waver
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