Speech time calculator
Paste a script to see how long it takes to say, or enter a time slot to see how many words to write.
- How long is my speech?
- How many words for a 5-minute slot?
- Words per minute to minutes
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Free speaking tools
Three small tools for the questions people ask before they speak: how long will this take, how fast do I talk, and how many times did I say “um”? Each one gives you a number in under a minute, and tells you what to do with it.
Speaking speed test
Read a short passage out loud and see your words per minute, what it means, and one drill to try next.
- How fast do I talk?
- What's my words per minute?
- Am I too fast for a presentation?
Filler word counter
Paste a transcript or record a minute of yourself. Every um, uh and you know is counted and highlighted.
- How many ums did I say?
- Fillers per minute
- Which filler do I use most?
How many words is a speech?
A quick answer for every common length, with what each length is used for, how many points fit, and a calculator set to that time.
Numbers first, then one thing to practise
A number on its own doesn't make you a better speaker. So each tool explains what its result means for the people listening and suggests one thing to try next. A fast talker gets a pause drill; someone who leans on “um” gets a way to swap it for silence.
If you want to go further, the speaking quizzes help you work out what to focus on, and the free Voice Snapshot measures a minute of you talking: pace, pauses, fillers, melody and punch, with a coach note on the one thing to change first. Getting ready for something specific? See speaking up in meetings, interview practice or presentation practice.
QUESTIONS
Questions people ask
Are these speaking tools free?
Yes. All three tools are free, with no account and no card. The calculator and the paste mode of the filler counter run entirely in your browser.
Do you keep what I paste?
No. Scripts and transcripts you paste are processed in your browser and never sent to us. Only recordings are sent, and only when you press record.
What happens when I record myself?
Your take is sent to Deepgram to be transcribed, then measured by our coach. We don't store the audio unless you save your result as a free Voice Snapshot; the transcript and measurements wait 48 hours for you, then they are deleted.
How accurate are the results?
Word counts and timings are exact for what you paste. Recorded results depend on the transcript: a quiet or noisy recording can miss or mishear a few words. Treat the numbers as a guide you can repeat, not a grade.
What is SpeakConfident?
A speaking coach in your pocket. You record a short take, see your fillers, pace and the endings you rushed, get one thing to fix, and do take two. The first Voice Snapshot is free.
Ready to hear yourself?
Record a minute about anything and see what your listeners hear, with one fix from your coach.
Record my free SnapshotYour first Voice Snapshot is free. No account needed to try it.