Pausation

Pronunciation: /ˈpiˈoʊˈsætˈaɪˌɑn/

Pausation (noun)

  1. A short stop in speaking, used to separate ideas or let someone think.
  2. A brief delay or stop in an activity before it continues.

Examples

  • Pausing can be a useful pausation during a speech.
  • The speaker used pausation to emphasize the main idea.