uhm
Thinking out loud
Uhm is a vocalized pause—a filler sound people make while thinking of what to say next.
It functions identically to um, with the added h reflecting the breathy quality the sound sometimes carries.
Uhm, I'm not sure how to answer that.
Spoken filler noise
- uhVocalized hesitation marker
- ahExclamation of realization
- likeComparable to, or enjoy
- wellDug water source
so · you know · I mean · basically · actually · literally · right · okay
Speak with involuntary repetitions
- stutterInvoluntary speech repetition
- falterLose momentum or steadiness
- hem and hawSpeak evasively, delay deciding
- stumbleLose footing momentarily
fumble · tongue-tied · word-finding · trail off · backtrack
Lacking confidence or certainty
- doubtfulUncertain of truth
- tentativeUncertain and provisional
- waveringShowing unsteady resolve
- undecidedNot having chosen
noncommittal · hedging · vague · unclear · questioning · second-guessing · equivocating · indecisive
er
Spoken filler noise
well · so · you know · I mean · basically · actually · literally · right · okay · anyway
stammer
Speak with involuntary repetitions
- stutterInvoluntary speech repetition
- falterLose momentum or steadiness
- hem and hawSpeak evasively, delay deciding
stumble · fumble · tongue-tied · word-finding · trail off · backtrack
unsure
Lacking confidence or certainty
undecided · noncommittal · hedging · vague · unclear · questioning · second-guessing · equivocating · indecisive · ambivalent
uhmeloquence
Persuasive verbal grace
fluency · silver-tongued · well-spoken · prepared remarks · oratory
Exact, unambiguous expression
uhmassertion
Confident statement of fact
emphatic · decisive · pronouncement · unequivocal · forthright