how to pronounce uh
/ˈʌ/
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the above transcription of uh is a detailed (narrow) transcription according to the rules of the International Phonetic Association; you can find a description of each symbol by clicking the phoneme buttons in the secction below.
uh is pronounced in one syllable
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An example use of uh in a speech by a native speaker of american english:
“… of our economy they dwarf uh in …”
meanings of uh
interjection:
- Expression of thought, confusion, or uncertainty.
- Space filler or pause during conversation.
noun:
- An occurrence of the interjection "uh".
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