Estimate how long a text takes to read or speak aloud. Enter a word count or paste your text and pick a reading speed for an instant estimate.

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Reading time
Speaking time
Words
Characters
Sentences
Paragraphs
Reading time uses your chosen words-per-minute; speaking time assumes about 130 wpm. Sentence and paragraph counts are estimates from the pasted text.

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