General terms:
* Pause: This is the most general term, simply indicating a silence in speech.
* Silence: This is similar to "pause," but can also refer to a longer period of quiet.
* Break: This is often used in informal speech or writing.
* Interruption: This implies that the pause is unplanned or unexpected.
More specific terms:
* Caesura: This is a pause within a line of poetry, often marked by punctuation.
* Cessation: This is a more formal term for a complete stop in sound.
* Hesitation: This implies that the pause is caused by uncertainty or doubt.
* Silence: This is a longer pause used for dramatic effect, often in theater or literature.
Technical terms:
* Phonetic pause: This refers to a pause that occurs at a boundary between phonemes (speech sounds).
* Prosodic pause: This refers to a pause that occurs at a boundary between prosodic units (such as syllables, words, or phrases).
The specific term used will depend on the context. For example, if you are talking about a pause in a poem, you might use the term "caesura." If you are talking about a pause in a conversation, you might use the term "hesitation."