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filler

/ˈfɪl.ə(ɹ)/
Meanings
  • Noun

    A word or sound used to fill a space or pause in speech.

    - "The speaker used a filler word 'um' while thinking."
    - "During the presentation, the presenter used the filler phrase 'you know' frequently."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈfɪl.ə(ɹ)/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with filler
hum , plum , bum
Homophones
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  1. filler for a container

  2. filler for a job

Variants
List of all variants of filler that leads to same result
filler , fillers , stocking filler
Etymology
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From Old English 'fyllan' meaning 'to fill'.

Trivia
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  1. Filler words are not limited to English language and are present in many other languages as well.

  2. Some filler words, like 'um' and 'ah', are universal and used in many languages.

  3. Studies have shown that using filler words can actually improve the effectiveness of a speech by making it sound more natural and engaging.

Related Concepts
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  1. Hesitation Markers: Filler words are also known as hesitation markers as they are often used when a speaker is hesitating or thinking.

  2. Disfluencies: Filler words are a type of disfluency, which is a speech error or pause that interrupts the normal flow of speech.

Culture
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In public speaking, filler words are often considered distracting and unprofessional, but they can also be used to buy time and show confidence.

How to Memorize "filler"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a speaker using filler words as they think.
    - Imagine yourself using filler words when speaking.

  2. associate

    - Associate filler words with thinking or hesitation.
    - Link filler words with the act of speaking.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'UMS' to remember common filler words: 'Um', 'Ah', 'You know' and 'So'.

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