Pronunciations (2)
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/ɜːm/
Pronunciation notes
- Received-Pronunciation
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/ɝm/
Pronunciation notes
- US
Interjection
Used in hesitant speech, or to express uncertainty.
Usage- UK usage
- Humorous
- Examples
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She was going to, erm... the salon, I think.
Used to express embarrassment or subtle disagreement.
Usage- UK usage
- Humorous
- Examples
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Erm, I don't think that was supposed to happen.
– Bob would never say something like that! – Erm, he just did.