OneML reference

Pause

The <Pause> verb waits silently on the call for a set duration before the next verb runs.

Attributes

Name	Type	Default	Description
`length`	integer	`1`	Duration of the pause, in seconds.

<Pause> is a self-closing element with no text content and no nested verbs.

Pausing for the default second between two prompts:

Code
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<Response>
  <Say>One moment.</Say>
  <Pause/>
  <Say>Connecting your call now.</Say>
</Response>

Pausing for five seconds before ending the call:

Code
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<Response>
  <Say>Hold for a moment.</Say>
  <Pause length="5"/>
  <Hangup/>
</Response>