Um in Spanish
Um in Spanish is em (EHM).
- Spanish
- em
- Say it
- EHM
- Note
- One written representation of hesitation.
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Questions about em
How do you say um in Spanish?
Um in Spanish is em. One written representation of hesitation.
How do you pronounce em?
Say it EHM. The syllable in capitals is stressed: EHM. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.
What does em mean in English?
In English, em means um.
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