Um

How many syllables in Um?

um has 1 syllables

Split Um into syllables?

um

Definition of Um

used to indicate hesitation or a pause in speech

How should Um divide into syllables

The word 'um' has one syllable, which contains one vowel (u) and one consonant (m).

Part of Speech - Um

Interjection

Um, I'm not sure what to say next.

Sentences with Um

  • Um, can I go to the bathroom?
  • I need to think for a moment... um...
  • Um, what was I going to say?
  • She said, 'um' a lot during her presentation.

Quotes with Um

  • 'Um' is not an answer! - Unknown
  • I say 'um' a lot when I'm nervous. - Taylor Swift

Number of characters in Um

2 ( u, m )

Unique letters in Um

2 ( u, m )

Um Backwards

mu

Phonetic Transcription of Um

IPA (International): ʌm

ARA (American): ʌm

EPA (English): ʌm

AH-M