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When someone uses 'uh' or 'um' it indicates that the said person is having difficulty in answering or explaining something. It might also mean that the said person has a speech impediment or a stuttering problem.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoThey say um because when they are reading something they are thinking what the next word is and uh is the same
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∙ 14y agopeople say um or uh because they are either thinking or dont know what to say .
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∙ 10y agoWhen communicating with others, people will often say 'um' or 'uh' when if they are thinking of something to say or are nervous. People may also say this out of habit.
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What are uh huh and nut uh short for?
It is short for um-hum = yes, and nut-uh = no. Woot!
Is The word uh considered proper English?
Almost, used with uh-oh, uh-uh, or uh-huh you have interjections.The interjection uh-oh is used to convey dismay or concern.The interjection uh-uh is used to convey disagreement, to say 'no'.The interjection uh-huh is used to convey agreement, to say 'yes'.
How do you say 'Have a good day' in Portuguese?
The Portuguese equivalent of the English wish 'Have a good day' is the following: Tenha um bom dia. The Portuguese pronunciation is the following: TEH-nyuh oong bohng DJEE-uh. The word-by-word translation is the following: 'tenha' means 'May [you] have'; 'um' 'a'; 'bom' 'good'; 'dia' 'day'.
What does ''BF'' stand for?
Uh... Boyfriend or best friend I guess.. That's how lots of people say I'd DX
'How do you pronounce 'era' in English'?
'ear-uh' in English. Americans say 'air-uh' sounding like 'error'.
How do small fish adapt?
well um... uh... well... i guess... um... uh... well... small fish adapt by... um.. uh... um... well... i guess.. they probably eat pants? am i stupid to u cause um... uh... well.... um... uh... so i dont know the answer so... um... uh... um... uh... uh.. um... um... so have a great day i guess so.... um... uh... um... uh... um... uh... well.. sorry to waste your time but um... uh... um... uh... my butt itches sop bad can some one scratch it Please so have a great day so BYE!
Can you have a good fact on Mt St Helens?
UM! It's a tall UH! landform UM! It's a tall UH! landform UM! It's a tall UH! landform
What are uh huh and nut uh short for?
It is short for um-hum = yes, and nut-uh = no. Woot!
How many parts are there in a regular brain?
cerebrum (say: suh-ree-brum)cerebellum (say: sair-uh-bell-um)brain stempituitary gland (say: puh-too-uh-ter-ee gland)hypothalamus (say: hy-po-thal-uh-mus)These are the 5 main key parts of the human brain.
What is the password in SpongeBob monopolie?
Um uh toast
What is an old-field school?
y ask me? go ask ur um uh um an adult!
What are the syllables of America?
(4)-UM-AIR-ICK-UH.
How do you get a mans rights signed to you?
Um, uh I think you should trick him?
What are the three types of language or communication that make us appear unintelligent?
three id say maybe 1. saying um or uh a lot 2.not looking people in the eyes 3. in writing using incorrect spelling
Why do humans always say um or uh in in time of distress?
Because it isn't human to be quiet and they need to express their confusion somehow. It mostly happens when they can't think of anything else to say.
What is a word that you can make out of hum?
hm hu hum mu uh um
Does the word aquarium have the schwa sound?
No it is pronounced uh-cu-air-ree-um.
