um (A1)
interjection
Pronunciation: /əm/
Definition
A filler word used to indicate hesitation or a pause in speech.
Examples
Um, could you repeat that, please?
I need to think for a second... um... what was the question again?
She started her presentation with a nervous "um" before finding her rhythm.
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