Free tool · Script analysis
Word Counter with Speaking Time
Count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs, and see how long your text takes to read and to say out loud.
60
Words
321
Characters
258
Characters (no spaces)
9
Sentences
5
Paragraphs
0:15
Reading time
0:24
Speaking time
6.7
Avg words per sentence
60 words · ~0:24 at 150 words per minute
How speaking time is calculated
Speaking time uses 150 words per minute, a natural conversational pace and the same estimate our teleprompter app uses. Silent reading time uses about 238 words per minute, the average for adults reading non-fiction.
Read your script hands-free on iPhone, iPad and Mac. The teleprompter follows your voice.
Frequently asked questions
- How many words is a 1 minute speech?
- About 130 to 160 words at a natural pace.
- How many words is a 5 minute speech?
- About 650 to 800 words.