Reading vs. speaking speed
Silent reading averages about 225 words per minute for adults. Speaking aloud is much slower — around 130 wpm for clear presentation pace. That's why a 10-minute speech is only ~1,300 words, while a 10-minute read is ~2,250.
Who uses this
Speakers timing presentations, YouTubers scripting videos, podcasters planning episodes, teachers assigning readings, and authors adding "X min read" labels. Paste text for an instant count, or type a word count directly.