Toastmasters Ah-Counter
Count filler words for each speaker during the meeting and use the summary for your report.
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Filler Counter
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1. Add Speaker 2. Count each filler word by tapping its button when you hear it (Long-press to undo)
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Meeting
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Filler Counter
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No speakers yet.
1. Add Speaker 2. Count each filler word by tapping its button when you hear it (Long-press to undo)
Add first speaker
Filler Counter
Track filler words during speeches and meetings
Filler Counter
Track filler words during speeches and meetings
Overview
A free online filler word counter for Toastmasters and live meetings.
Add the speakers, then tap a word whenever you hear it. The counter keeps a separate tally for each speaker and prepares a report without recording the meeting.
What it includes
Keep a separate tally for each speaker.
Use large buttons to count common or custom filler words during the meeting. Each speaker has their own tally, and no audio is recorded.
- Tap-to-count buttons for um, ah, like, so, you know, and custom words
- Separate counts for every speaker in the meeting
- Summary table with totals by speaker and filler word
- Report you can share with members or copy into meeting notes
- Manual counting with no microphone or audio recording
- Runs on any phone, tablet, or laptop with nothing to install
Filler Word Report
Overall: 32 Total, 5 types
Filler word breakdown
um10
like7
so6
ah5
uh4
Use cases
Where to use the filler word counter.
Speech coaches and teachers
Count verbal fillers during practice speeches, classroom presentations, workshops, and mock interviews.
Meetings and panels
Track filler words across multiple speakers without recording audio.
Comparison
Filler counter compared with a paper tally sheet
| Standard approach | With speaking.app |
|---|---|
| A paper log needs a separate row and tally marks for each speaker. | Each speaker has their own counter, role, notes, and totals. |
| A generic tap counter only tracks one number. | Track um, uh, ah, like, so, you know, and custom filler words separately. |
| Automatic transcription requires recording and processing the meeting. | Manual tapping does not require a microphone or transcription. |
| The totals are added up and rewritten after the meeting. | The summary is ready when the session ends. |
Filler Word Counter FAQ
What is the best free filler word counter for Toastmasters?
The best option depends on what your club wants to track. speaking.app is free and lets an Ah-Counter keep separate filler-word totals for multiple speakers, add custom words, and share a report without recording audio. You can use it without an account.
Does it work in languages other than English?
Yes. The counter works in English, Spanish, German, French, and Portuguese, and each language has its own default filler words - Spanish counts "este" and "o sea", not just translated menus.
Is this filler word counter automatic?
No. This is a manual tap counter for live meetings and speeches. Manual counting is useful when you do not want to record audio or rely on transcription.
Can I use it for the Toastmasters Ah-Counter role?
Yes. It is built for the Ah-Counter role: add speakers, tap each filler word as you hear it, and share a clear report at the end.
Is the filler word counter free?
Yes. You can start counting for free, with no account needed for a live guest counter.
Can I track multiple speakers?
Yes. The counter supports multiple speakers, separate roles, individual filler counts, and whole-session totals.
Does the filler word counter work on iPhone and Android?
Yes. It runs in any modern mobile browser, so it works on iPhone and iPad in Safari and on Android phones and tablets in Chrome. The tap targets are sized for a phone, and there is nothing to install.
Can I use it on a laptop or desktop?
Yes. The same counter runs in the browser on Mac, Windows, and Chromebook. Tap with a finger on a touchscreen or click with a mouse, whichever the device has.
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