Guides for speakers,
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Practical articles on speech timing, word counts, and presentation preparation — with free browser tools built in.
The exact word count for a 1-minute speech at every speaking speed, plus practical advice for elevator pitches, Toastmasters contests, and timed class assignments.
Get the exact word count for a 2-minute speech — plus how to structure a wedding toast, competition speech, or class presentation in under 320 words.
Learn the exact word count for a 5-minute speech at slow, average, and fast speaking speeds — plus a free calculator to check your own script.
The exact word count for a 10-minute speech at slow, average, and fast pace — with advice for TEDx talks, conference presentations, and how to hold your audience for the full 10 minutes.
Exact word counts for a 20-minute speech at every pace — plus why TED capped talks at 18 minutes, how to structure the content, and how to keep attention for the full duration.
Exact word counts for a 30-minute speech at every pace — with practical advice on structuring keynotes, sermons, and long-form lectures without losing your audience.
Discover what average speaking speed actually means, how it varies by context, and how to use it to time presentations, podcasts, and YouTube scripts.
The complete reference for speech word counts: 1-minute to 60-minute presentations, all three speaking speeds, plus timing tips for TED Talks, podcasts, and classroom speeches.
The right presentation length depends on the format. This guide covers every type — from elevator pitches to keynotes — with word counts, attention science, and practical timing advice.
How many words are in a TED Talk? The 18-minute limit means roughly 2,000–2,600 words. See how famous talks compare and how to script your own.
Four reliable methods for timing a speech accurately — from word count calculation to full rehearsal — and why reading silently gives you a completely wrong answer.
Silent reading averages 238 WPM. Speaking averages 130 WPM. Understanding this gap is essential for timing speeches, presentations, and podcast scripts correctly.
Reading 1,000 words aloud takes 6–8 minutes at typical speaking pace — not 4 minutes as silent reading suggests. Here's the full breakdown and what it means for your script.
Word counts for every podcast episode length — from 10-minute explainers to 60-minute solo shows. Plus the difference between scripting, outlining, and going fully improv.
How many words does a YouTube script need? It depends on the genre. Educational videos run at 140–155 WPM; commentary can hit 200 WPM. Here's the full breakdown.
The ideal best man speech is 3–5 minutes and 390–650 words. Here's the structure that works, the mistakes that kill it, and how to time it before the wedding day.
Word counts for every sermon length from 20 to 60 minutes — plus why sermon delivery pace is slower than average speaking, and how to time your message accurately.
A 3-minute startup pitch is 300–480 words. Here's the exact structure used in pitch competitions and investor demos — and how to time yours before you walk in the room.
A practical guide to shrinking image file sizes without sacrificing quality — covering formats, compression types, website optimisation, and email limits.