Research shows that the average speaker uses about five vocal fillers per minute when they are not nervous, but fewer when they are anxious.

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Research typically shows that people use more vocal fillers (such as "um," "uh," "like," etc.) when they are nervous or anxious, as these fillers can serve as a momentary pause to gather thoughts or because of increased cognitive load during stress.

Research Shows That the Average Speaker Uses About Five Vocal