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Speaking speed test

Read the passage aloud and find out how many words a minute you speak. No microphone needed.

Good habits are built on ordinary days. Pick one small thing you can do without thinking. Do it at the same time each day. Do not wait for motivation to arrive. Let the routine do the work. After a few weeks you will notice that what felt hard has become the easy part of your day.

Green words show where an average speaker would be while you read. Try to keep up with the green.

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What your speed means

Up to 110 wpm

Slow and deliberate

Clear and careful. Good for serious or instructional content. Shorter sentences will add energy.

Up to 130 wpm

Calm and clear

Easy to follow. Works well for stories and calm, motivational videos.

Up to 160 wpm

Conversational

A natural speaking pace. A safe choice for most videos.

Up to 190 wpm

Quick and energetic

Great for fast tips. Make sure every word stays clear.

Above that wpm

Very fast

Slow down a little so viewers can keep up.

Questions

How does the test work?

Press Start, read the passage aloud, and press Stop when you finish. The page divides the number of words by the time you took.

Does it listen to my voice?

No. It does not use your microphone. You start and stop the timer yourself, and nothing leaves your browser.

What is a good speaking speed for videos?

Most people find 130 to 160 words a minute comfortable and natural. Slower sounds calm, faster sounds energetic.

Practise with a scrolling script

FlowText scrolls the script at the pace you choose while you record. Free.