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Words are runs of characters separated by whitespace. Reading time assumes 238 words per minute (average adult silent reading, Brysbaert 2019); speaking time assumes 150 words per minute. Real speed varies by person and text.
Word count ÷ 238 words per minute, rounded up to the next second.
Word count ÷ 150 words per minute, a common presentation pace.
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Any run of characters separated by spaces, tabs or line breaks is one word. Hyphenated words count as one.
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