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How the paces are set
A study of TED talks and university lectures measured an average of about 169 words per minute in TED talks and 145 in lectures (Wingrove, 2017). Planned talks often run faster than people expect, so 145 is a sensible planning pace. Use 120 if you'll pause a lot, speak to a non-native audience or read slowly on purpose.
Your real pace is the one that matters. Test it with how fast do I talk, then plan with that number.
Common lengths
- How long is a 100-word speech?
- How long is a 200-word speech?
- How long is a 300-word speech?
- How long is a 400-word speech?
- How long is a 500-word speech?
- How long is a 750-word speech?
- How long is a 1,000-word speech?
- How long is a 1,500-word speech?
- How long is a 2,000-word speech?
- How many words is a 1-minute speech?
- How many words is a 2-minute speech?
- How many words is a 3-minute speech?
- How many words is a 5-minute speech?
- How many words is a 7-minute speech?
- How many words is a 10-minute speech?
- How many words is a 15-minute speech?
- How many words is a 20-minute speech?
- How many words is a 30-minute speech?
Words per minute speaking test
How to memorize a speech
Public speaking practice