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uh

Pronunciation: [ʌ]

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Learn how to use uh in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “pause or hesitation”

(interjection) a sound people make when they are thinking or unsure about something. It's like a little pause while your brain is working to find the right words.

Example

Uh, I think I remember where I put my backpack.

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I didn't say 'uh' because I knew the answer right away.

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Why did you say 'uh' before answering the question?

Context: “surprise or confusion”

(interjection) a sound people make when they are surprised or confused about something. It can show that you didn't expect something to happen.

Example

Uh, I didn't know you were coming to the party!

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I was not surprised, so I didn't say 'uh' when I saw him.

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Did you say 'uh' when you found out the news?

How to pronounce uh

Pronunciation: [ʌ]

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