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Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs instantly. Get reading and speaking time estimates.

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Words
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Characters
Characters (no spaces)0
Sentences0
Paragraphs0
Lines0

Time Estimates

Reading time0 min
Speaking time0 min

Frequently Asked Questions

How is reading time calculated?

Reading time is estimated based on an average reading speed of 200 words per minute. Speaking time uses 150 words per minute.

What counts as a word?

Words are counted by splitting text on whitespace. Hyphenated words count as one word.

How are sentences counted?

Sentences are counted based on ending punctuation marks: periods, exclamation marks, and question marks.