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The sound "umm" (also um, hmm, and er) is a "filled pause", a special class of interjection.

The interjection "umm" can have several meanings, chiefly a noncommital sound when considering a reply, to indicate to the asker that you intend to speak. It can also be used to express doubt, without openly saying "I think that's completely wrong."

Most people use "umm" in the first way, as a way of showing that they are thinking about (mulling over, considering) a reply or answer. Mental processes can be complex, and if another person has a second question or comment, it could confuse the response to the first.

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