TwiML™ Voice: <Pause>
The <Pause> verb waits silently for a specific number of seconds.
If <Pause> is the first verb in a TwiML document, Twilio will wait
the specified number of seconds before picking up the call.
Verb Attributes
The <Pause> verb supports the following attributes that modify its behavior:
| Attribute Name | Allowed Values | Default Value |
|---|---|---|
| length | integer > 0 | 1 second |
length
The 'length' attribute specifies how many seconds Twilio will wait silently before continuing on.
Nesting Rules
You can't nest any verbs within <Pause>, but you can nest the <Pause> verb within the following verbs:
Examples
Example 1: Simple pause
This example demonstrates using <Pause> to wait between two <Say> verbs.
Example 2: Delayed pickup
This example demonstrates using <Pause> to delay Twilio for 5 seconds before accepting a call.
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