I am a three-letter word. Add one letter to my front, and I become heavy. Add one letter to my back, and I become a sound of hesitation.
Ear
Add 'B' to the front for 'Bear' (heavy/large animal). Add 'M' to the back for 'Erm' (a sound of hesitation).
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