ums
Filler syllables spoken
Ums is a plural or verb form of um, the hesitation sound people make while thinking of what to say next.
Someone who ums frequently pauses often in speech: She ummed and ahhed through the whole presentation.
Counting a speaker's ums has become a way to measure nervousness or lack of preparation.
pause
Temporary cessation of activity
- stammerSpeak with involuntary repetitions
- stutterInvoluntary speech repetition
- falterLose momentum or steadiness
hem · haw · fumble · flounder · filler · stumble · groping · interjection · verbal tic · placeholder
speech fluency
umseloquence
Persuasive verbal grace
fluency · silver tongue · well-spoken · prepared remarks · articulacy