Speech time calculator
Paste your script and see how long it takes to say out loud, at a slow, average, or fast speaking pace. Instant, free, no signup.
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Slow
130 wpm
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Average
150 wpm
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Fast
170 wpm
Do you actually talk too fast?
Time on the page is one thing. The Wellspoken app scores your real speaking pace, pauses, and filler words from a short recording, and shows you how to fix them.
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How long does it take to read a speech out loud?
At an average speaking pace of about 150 words per minute, 1,000 words takes roughly 6 minutes and 40 seconds. A slow, deliberate delivery near 130 words per minute runs longer, and a fast pace near 170 is shorter. This tool shows all three at once.
How many words per minute should I speak?
Most clear, comfortable speaking sits between 130 and 160 words per minute. Conversational speech can reach 170 or more. Slower pacing with deliberate pauses tends to read as more confident and is easier for an audience to follow.
How many words is a 5 minute speech?
About 650 to 750 words at an average pace of 130 to 150 words per minute. Aim for the lower end if you want room to pause and let key points land.
Why does my speaking time matter?
Running over time is one of the most common presentation mistakes, and pace shapes how confident you sound. The Wellspoken app scores your real speaking pace, pauses, and filler words from a short recording.