Speaking & Speech
How Many Words Is a 20-minute Speech?
A 20 minutes speech is typically 2,200–3,200 words. How many words you need for a 20 minutes speech depends on your speaking pace: slow speakers (110 wpm) need around 2,200 words; average speakers (130 wpm) around 2,600 words; fast speakers (160 wpm) around 3,200 words. Paste your script below to check your timing, or use these figures as a writing target.
A 20 minutes speech is 2,200–3,200 words depending on pace. Slow (110 wpm): 2,200 words. Average (130 wpm): 2,600 words. Fast (160 wpm): 3,200 words.
How Many Words Is a 20-minute Speech?
Word count range — 20 minutes
| Speed | Words per minute | words / 20 minutes |
|---|---|---|
| Slow | 110 wpm | 2,200 words |
| Average | 130 wpm | 2,600 words |
| Fast | 160 wpm | 3,200 words |
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