Filler Word Counter
Free filler word counter — paste a transcript and see your 'um, uh, like, you know' count, frequency per minute, and the specific timestamps to clean up.
About this tool
Detects 30+ filler words and discourse markers, reports total count, frequency, and the worst offenders. Built on LemCoach's FillerWordDetector — the same engine that powers our in-app live coaching.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many filler words is too many?
- Under 2 per minute reads as confident. Above 5 per minute starts to undermine perceived expertise. Above 10, buyers tune out.
- How do I stop using filler words?
- Replace them with strategic pauses. Pauses sound thoughtful; fillers sound unsure. Recording and reviewing yourself weekly is the fastest improvement loop.
- Which filler words hurt sales calls the most?
- 'Um' and 'uh' undermine perceived confidence fastest, but 'like' and 'you know' at high frequency read as unprepared to enterprise buyers.