The counts below update as you type. Your text is saved on this device automatically.
Chinese and Japanese characters are counted one character as one word, the usual way to count those languages.
Turn words into minutes: paste your speech or script and see how long it takes to say out loud.
The counts below update as you type. Your text is saved on this device automatically.
Chinese and Japanese characters are counted one character as one word, the usual way to count those languages.
Speaking time is your word count divided by a speaking pace. It starts at 150 words a minute; 130 to 150 is a comfortable pace for a talk, and slower suits a big room or a technical subject. Tap Speaking time to set your own pace.
For the most accurate number, read one paragraph aloud at your normal pace, time it, and set that speed. Simple sentences are easier to say and to follow, so the Readability panel is open too.
Everything is counted on this device. Nothing you write is uploaded, and it works offline.
About 650 to 750 words at a comfortable 130 to 150 words a minute. A 10-minute speech is about 1,300 to 1,500 words.
Around 130 to 150 words a minute for a talk. Read a paragraph aloud and time it, then set that pace here for a closer estimate.
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