To ensure your speech is captivating, mind speech rate and speech time. Controlling the speech rate is paramount – too fast, and the speech may seem rushed, while too slow can make the audience lose interest. Considering how many words you include in each minute is a useful way to adjust your speech rate. Generally, a speaker’s word rate should be between 110-150 words per minute; this teaches you to use punctuation highlights appropriately so the speech stays engaging. While adjusting speech rate helps determine speech time length, it is also essential to tailor speech time to your topic; think about why your topic may require more or less time for complete coverage. Following these tips regarding speech rate and speech time will help ensure your audience finds your message captivating throughout!
Try the Speech to time calculator to estimate the total speech time based on your speaking pace and the number of words.
Conversion tables for speech time in minutes
Speech speed 100 wpm
| 200 words is a 2 minutes long speech | 1 minute speech is 200 words |