English Conversation Fillers

Hmm

simplified /hm/

h

mm

m

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[ interjection ]

used as a filler in conversation, indicating contemplation, hesitation, or uncertainty

Well

simplified /wel/

w

e

ɛ

ll

l

[ interjection ]

used to express contemplation, or fill the gaps in communciation

Ehm

/ˈəm/

[ interjection ]

used in speech to indicate hesitation, uncertainty, or the need for a moment to gather one's thoughts

Er

simplified /ēr/

e

ə

r

[ interjection ]

used as a placeholder or filler in conversation, typically to indicate a momentary pause or hesitation

Erm

/ˈɜːm/

[ interjection ]

used as a placeholder or filler in conversation, often to indicate a temporary pause or hesitation

So

simplified /sow/

s

o

oʊ

[ interjection ]

used to initiate a statement, provide context, or transition between ideas in speech

Uh

simplified /a/

u

ʌ

h

[ interjection ]

used as a placeholder or filler in conversation, typically to indicate a temporary pause or hesitation

Um

simplified /am/

u

ʌ

m

[ interjection ]

used as a placeholder or filler in conversation, typically to signify a momentary pause or hesitation

You know

/juː noʊ/

[ interjection ]

used as a filler phrase to pause or fill gaps in speech

Like

simplified /laik/

l

i

aɪ

k

e

[ interjection ]

used as a filler in conversation, often to add emphasis, provide examples, or express approximation

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