Speech planning & rehearsal guides
Practical advice for making your words fit your time, at a pace that feels like you.
Teaching a class? The teacher toolkit includes a shared assignment link, an original presentation activity, and a printable rehearsal worksheet.
How many words in a 2-minute speech?
A 2-minute speech holds 220–300 words at 110–150 WPM. Plan one clear message, reserve time for pauses, and rehearse a short classroom or public talk.
Read guide ↗How to time a class presentation without rushing
Build a realistic class presentation plan with a word budget, slide and question time, group handovers, and a repeatable rehearsal checklist.
Read guide ↗How many words in a 5-minute speech?
A five-minute speech holds 550–750 words at example paces of 110–150 WPM. Reserve separate holds, calculate a personal word budget, and check it aloud.
Read guide ↗How many words in a 3-minute speech?
Plan a 3-minute speech with 330–450 words at 110–150 WPM. Build it around one idea, leave room for pauses, and check your timing aloud.
Read guide ↗How many words in a 10-minute presentation?
At 130 WPM, a 10-minute presentation holds 1,300 words before extra pauses. Budget for slides, questions, and a clear ending without rushing.
Read guide ↗Find a speaking pace that sounds like you
Measure words per minute from a complete passage, compare two attempts, and use the result without double-counting pauses or treating pace as a grade.
Read guide ↗Why translated speeches take different amounts of time
Translation changes both the words and the delivery.
Read guide ↗Leave room for slides, questions and pauses
Your slot includes more than the words on the page.
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