Free filler word counter
A filler word counter listens to a short recording and counts every um, uh, like, so, and you know in the speech, then flags the ones used most often. Speak Analyzer on Yesodi runs the count in the browser and returns the totals in seconds, so a speaker can see the exact habit that makes a talk sound unsure and fix it before the real room.
What counts as a filler word
Filler words are sounds and short phrases that fill a gap while the brain catches up, and they carry no meaning of their own. The most common are um, uh, er, ah, like, so, you know, I mean, actually, and basically. In small amounts they are normal in ordinary speech, but a high count makes a talk sound hesitant and harder to follow. The counter separates true fillers from the same words used with meaning, since like and so are also ordinary connectors, and reports how often each filler appears across the sample.
How to count and reduce filler words
Record a real segment of the talk, at least thirty seconds, so the count reflects normal delivery rather than a single rehearsed line. The tool returns the total filler count, the rate per minute, and the words used most. The fastest way to lower the number is to replace each filler with a short silent pause, which reads as confidence rather than hesitation. Run the same passage two or three times and watch the count fall as the pauses take the place of the sounds.
Why filler words matter
Audiences judge clarity and confidence within the first minute, and a steady stream of fillers works against both. Interviewers, investors, and examiners notice the pattern even when the content is strong. Cutting fillers does not require speaking faster or memorizing a script; it requires becoming comfortable with brief silence. A visible count turns a vague worry into a single measurable target, which is the reason a counter shortens practice.
Open Speak Analyzer on Yesodi →Is the filler word counter free?
Yes. The filler word counter in Speak Analyzer on Yesodi is free and runs in the browser. Counting a recording costs nothing.
Which filler words does it detect?
It detects the common fillers including um, uh, er, like, so, you know, I mean, actually, and basically, and reports which ones appear most often.
Do I need to install anything?
No. The counter runs in the browser with microphone permission only. There is no app to install and no signup needed to run a first count.
How many filler words is too many?
There is no fixed limit, but a rate under a few per minute usually sounds clean. The counter shows a rate per minute so the number can be compared across attempts.
Free Speak Analyzer is a free tool on Yesodi, the private network for business professionals. Free AI speaking coach on Yesodi. Scores your delivery, pace, and filler words, then coaches you to present with confidence , practice public speaking and pitches.
Join Yesodi →