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be calculated in words per minute (wpm)
Speech rate
a statement that expresses an opinion
Proposition
to a much greater level or degree than seems reasonable or appropriate
Excessively
an unsuccessful attempt to begin something
False start
to change an earlier statement, opinion or promise because of pressure from somebody/something
Backtrack
a word or phrase that organizes spoken language into different parts, for example ‘Well…’ or ‘On the other hand…’
Discourse marker
something that is not important but is used to complete something else because nothing better is available
Filler
the act of leaving out a word or words from a sentence deliberately, when the meaning can be understood without them
Ellipsis
the act of leaving out the sound of part of a word when it is spoken, for example the pronunciation of sixth as /sɪkθ/
Elision
