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Filler Word Detection

Fillers are normal. They happen when your brain is searching for the next sentence. The goal isn’t “no fillers”, it’s cleaner transitions and calmer pauses.

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Common fillers we detect

umuhlikeyou knowsort ofkind ofbasicallyhonestlysoright

You’ll see which words show up most often. Fixing the top 1–2 makes the biggest difference.

The #1 replacement

Replace a filler with a short pause. It sounds confident and gives you time to think.

Instead of: “Um, I think…”
Try: “(pause) My approach is…”

A clean, repeatable structure

  • - Start with a strong opening sentence (“My approach is…”)
  • - Give 2–3 concrete details (tools, scope, metrics)
  • - Close with impact (“Result was…”)

When your structure is clear, your brain searches less → fewer fillers.

FAQ

Is it bad if I use fillers?
No. Everyone does. We’re just helping you reduce the ones that make you sound unsure.
Why do fillers spike in interviews?
Pressure + thinking while speaking. A pause feels “long” to you but sounds normal to listeners.
Fast fix?
Replace the first filler of the answer with a pause. That alone usually reduces the rest.
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