filled pause en · NOUN
Meanings
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Any spoken sound or word used to fill gaps in speech.
Uh, um, and well are common filled pauses among English speakers.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| filled pauses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Hyponyms
you know · er · well · um · uh · erm
Synonyms
planner · hesitation marker · filler · filler phrase · filler word