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Read aloud to rehearse, Calculator to plan, or Timed file for an SRT or VTT export.
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Speaking speed test.
Words per minute.
Rehearse a short update aloud, turn words and time into pace, or measure from an SRT or VTT export.
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Three ways to measure pace
Read aloud times a fixed passage with the mic. The calculator turns words and duration into words per minute, or plans a slot from a target tempo. Timed file uses SRT or VTT cue times for one overall pace.
Planning a pitch or update
In the calculator, pick a target pace to see duration or how many words fit. The table shows one, three, five, and ten minutes at common tempos.
What this tool does not do
It does not store or play back your voice, check that you read every word, or split pace by speaker. For talk-time by name, use Who spoke the most.
No speaker split here
This page reports one overall pace. Speaker names in a file are ignored. For share of talk time by name, open Who spoke the most.
Swiss German transcription
Read-aloud passages and bands are localized. The math is the same in every language.
How to measure words per minute
Run the check
Start the mic, enter words and time, or paste a caption file.
Use the result
Read the pace, the band, and the planning table for your slot length.
Before you start
How is speaking pace measured?
Words per minute is words divided by speaking time in minutes. In read-aloud mode, speaking time runs from the first detected speech to the last, including short pauses.
Is my voice uploaded or stored?
No. The microphone is used only while you read. The audio stays in this tab and is released when you finish.
What is a good speaking pace?
It depends on language and context. The bands on this page are starting points for calm, conversational, and fast delivery, not a grade.
Why is my pace lower in German than in English?
German often uses longer compound words. The same speaking speed can produce fewer words per minute than in English.
How many words fit into five minutes?
At 120 words per minute, about 600 words. At 150, about 750. At 180, about 900. Use the calculator for your own text.
Can I measure pace from a meeting transcript?
Yes, when you have an SRT or VTT with real cue times. Meeting notes without timestamps belong in the Calculator instead. This page does not split pace by speaker.
Does this work on a phone?
Yes in a current mobile browser, if the browser allows microphone access for the read-aloud tab.
Time the words before the call.
Vemoir for Mac keeps the live record and transcript on your machine. This page helps you rehearse pace in the browser first.