# hmm, hmmm

> English homophone group · 2 words that sound the same · /hm̩/

These English words share one pronunciation but differ in spelling and meaning.

## The words

### hmm
*/hm̩/*
Indicates thinking or pondering.

### hmmm
*/hm̩ː/*
Elongated form of hmm.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA); groups derived from IPA pronunciation. Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/homophones/hmm