# Audio Filler Word Removal Map Combine a timestamped transcript with the audio to mark filler words (um, uh, 嗯, 那个…) and optionally mute or remove them. > Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-filler-word-removal-map - **Category:** Media - **Keywords:** audio, filler word, um, uh, disfluency, transcript, edit, mute, remove, podcast ## Overview Paste a timestamped transcript (SRT, VTT, or simple "0:05 text" lines). The tool scans each cue for filler words in the chosen language, reports their exact start/end times and the word found, and can render an edited copy of the audio: "map only" leaves the audio untouched, "mute" silences each filler in place (timing preserved), or "remove" deletes the fillers and crossfades the gap to tighten the take. ## Inputs - **Audio File** (file): Select the speech audio - **Transcript** (textarea): Paste SRT, VTT, or "0:05 hello world" lines… - **Filler Language** (select) - **Custom Fillers (comma-separated)** (text): um, uh, hmm - **Output Mode** (select) - **Pad Around Cut (s)** (number) - **Output Format** (select) ## When to use - When editing a podcast episode or interview and you want to quickly silence repetitive filler words without manual waveform editing. - When preparing a clean voiceover track for a presentation or video tutorial using an existing SRT or VTT transcript. - When analyzing speech patterns to generate a timestamped map of verbal disfluencies across different languages. ## How it works - Upload your speech audio file and paste the corresponding timestamped transcript in SRT, VTT, or simple timestamp-text format. - Select the language of the filler words or input a custom list of comma-separated terms to target. - Choose your output mode (map only, mute fillers, or remove fillers with crossfades) and set the padding duration around cuts. - Download the processed audio file in your chosen format (WAV, MP3, FLAC, M4A, or OGG) along with the detected filler word markers. ## Use cases - Tightening up raw podcast recordings by removing distracting "um" and "uh" sounds before publishing. - Cleaning up academic lecture recordings or corporate presentations to improve clarity and professionalism. - Generating a disfluency report map to analyze speaker hesitation patterns in speech therapy or public speaking training. ## Frequently asked questions ### What transcript formats are supported? You can paste SRT, VTT, or simple text lines formatted with timestamps like "0:05 text". ### What is the difference between the "mute" and "remove" output modes? "Mute" silences the filler words while keeping the original audio duration intact, whereas "remove" deletes the filler segments entirely and crossfades the gaps to shorten the audio. ### Can I target custom filler words not included in the default list? Yes, set the filler language to "Custom" and enter your specific terms as a comma-separated list in the custom fillers field. ### What does the "Pad Around Cut" setting do? It adds a small buffer (in seconds) before and after the detected filler word to ensure the cut does not sound too abrupt or clip the surrounding speech. ### Does this tool automatically transcribe my audio? 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