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The Complete Guide to Eliminating Filler Words

Evidence-based strategies to reduce ums, ahs, and likes in your speech. Includes a 30-day challenge, tracking worksheet, and the neuroscience behind why we use filler words.

Filler Words·Published March 10, 2026

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What's Inside

The neuroscience of filler words - why your brain defaults to "um"

Printable filler word tracking worksheet

30-day filler word elimination challenge

5 drills used by professional speakers

How Oompf's AI detects filler words in real-time

Why we created this resource

At Oompf, we believe that great communication is a skill anyone can build - not a talent you're born with. We created this resource to give you the frameworks, worksheets, and exercises that speech coaches charge hundreds of dollars for - completely free.

Whether you're preparing for a big presentation, job interview, or just want to speak more clearly in everyday conversations, this resource is designed to give you immediate, actionable value. Pair it with daily practice on the Oompf app for the fastest results.

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