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How to pronounce ummm
“ummm” pronunciation in American English
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“ummm” in real sentences
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Somewhere in, ummm, Western Australia.
RNZ
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What was it like to direct these people - Ummm - [Ragini] Guys no ganging up
Jubilee
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And also I like that, ummm her group, her crew, is a family to her.
NASA
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Alright ummm, but you know as you can see as with some of our geography when
Census Bureau
Why real speech
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