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How to pronounce “hmm

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Pronunciation guide for hmm

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of hmm with real speech in context.
Available examples
8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Sea Shepherd Society>>Andrea: Mm-hmm. And.
Definition summary
Indicates thinking or pondering.

Example 1 of 8

How to pronounce hmm

Sea Shepherd Society

>>Andrea: Mm-hmm. And.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “hmm

Meaning

  • [Interjection]
  • Indicates thinking or pondering.
  • Indicates surprise or cluelessness; especially a response by a person who is questioned or addressed when not expecting it.
  • A demand for an answer to a question.
  • [Verb]
  • (intransitive) To make a thoughtful humming noise.

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