Synonyms for filled pause

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planner · filler · filler word · hesitation marker · filler phrase

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Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   Any spoken sound or word used to fill gaps in speech.

   Uh, um, and well are common filled pauses among English speakers.

Example sentences

• planner I used to be a planner, but now I'm a wreckless punk.
• filler Don't put too many filler words in your sentences!

By length

6 letters

filler²

7 letters

planner²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (filler² = 2 syllables).