klankvullers
Klankvullers, a Dutch term, translates to "sound fillers" or "sound enhancers." It refers to any sounds, speech patterns, or noises used to fill silence in conversation or audio recordings. These can include interjections, hesitations, repetitions, or non-lexical vocalizations. The purpose of klankvullers can vary; they might be used unconsciously to maintain conversational flow, to signal thinking or hesitation, or to avoid an awkward silence.
Common examples of klankvullers include words like "uh," "um," "like," "you know," or even prolonged vowel sounds.
The perception of klankvullers can be subjective and culturally influenced. While some may find them distracting,