Speaking & Speech

How Many Words Is a 7-minute Speech?

A 7 minutes speech is usually about 770–1,120 words, depending on how fast you speak, how many pauses you take and your delivery style.

A 7 minutes speech is about 770–1,120 words. At average speaking speed (130 wpm), that is about 910 words.
How Many Words Is a 7-minute Speech?

Estimated word range for 7-minute speech

SpeedWords per minuteWords for 7 min
Slow110 wpm770 words
Average130 wpm910 words
Fast160 wpm1,120 words
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