Transcript word counter with speaking and reading time
Calculate words, characters, sentences, unique vocabulary, and estimated speaking duration at various presentation speeds.
Transcript word counter
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Words, characters, sentences, unique words and speaking time at three paces.
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Paste speech or transcript text
Input script drafts, meeting notes, or raw captions to analyze their metrics in real time.
Review vocabulary depth and length
Examine word counts, character lengths with and without spaces, sentence counts, and unique word distribution.
Assess delivery timing
Check estimated speech duration across deliberate (130 WPM), conversational (150 WPM), and fast (170 WPM) speaking paces.
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How is speaking time calculated?
Standard conversational speech averages 150 words per minute. Formal presentations typically run at 130 WPM while fast presentations reach 170 WPM. We compute timing estimates for all three paces.
How does this differ from reading time?
Average silent reading occurs between 200 and 250 words per minute, which is faster than spoken speech. Both values are provided for comprehensive script planning.
What counts as a unique word?
Words are normalized to lowercase and stripped of surrounding punctuation before evaluating set membership, giving an accurate picture of vocabulary richness.
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