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How fast do you talk?

Two ways to measure: freestyle (just talk) or read a fixed passage (more accurate for comparing yourself over time). Press Start, talk, press Stop.

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Words
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Your words will appear here.

How that compares

  • Slow conversation
    110 WPM
  • Average speaker
    150 WPM
  • Fast conversational
    180 WPM
  • Auctioneer / radio host
    250 WPM
  • Typing (avg adult)
    40 WPM
  • Touch typist
    75 WPM

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