Are filler words actually a sign of linguistic failure?
In short: We often view 'um', 'uh', and 'like' as interruptions to clear thought. This video explores the linguistic significance of these hesitations and whether they serve a deeper purpose in our communication.
Lorenzo García-Amaya investigates the phenomenon of speech hesitation, examining why these fillers appear in natural conversation. Rather than being mere habits, these sounds occur roughly 2 to 3 times per minute during spontaneous speech. The video looks into the history of communication regulation and the attempts to control these frequent linguistic targets.
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