hmm
pronunciation
How to pronounce hmm in British English:
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How to pronounce hmm in American English:
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Word Origin
- hmm
- representative of a sound made during contemplation or showing mild disapproval, attested from 1868, but this is probably a variation of the hum attested in similar senses from 1590s.
Example
- 1. Hmm , am I late or were you early ?
- 2. Then what would you call me ? Hmm ?
- 3. Simply had too much wine for dinner , hmm ?
- 4. Hmm , is that how your dad talked to your mom ?
- 5. Hmm ...... can you tell me in 154 words what all those standards are good for ?