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Word Counter

Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and estimate reading & speaking time for any text. A comprehensive text analysis tool for writers, students, and bloggers.

Parameters

Your Text*

All analysis runs locally in your browser — your text is never sent to any server.

Results

Words0

Other results (8)

Characters (with spaces)0

Characters (no spaces)0

Sentences0

Paragraphs0

Reading Time0 sec

At 200 words per minute

Speaking Time0 sec

At 150 words per minute

Longest Word—

Avg Word Length0 chars

Why Choose Word Counter

The Word Counter tool provides comprehensive text analysis including word count, character count, sentence count, and paragraph count. It also estimates reading time at 200 words per minute and speaking time at 150 words per minute, making it ideal for writers, editors, and content creators.

✓Instant word, character, sentence, and paragraph counts
✓Reading time estimate based on 200 words per minute
✓Speaking time estimate based on 150 words per minute
✓Longest word detection and average word length

How to Use

1Paste or type your text into the input area.
2The tool automatically counts words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs.
3Review the reading time estimate for blog posts or articles.
4Check the speaking time estimate for presentations or scripts.
5Use the longest word and average word length stats for readability insights.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How are words counted?

Words are counted by splitting the text on whitespace. Punctuation attached to words is included in the word but does not affect the count.

What counts as a sentence?

A sentence is any block of text ending with a period, exclamation mark, or question mark. Multiple consecutive punctuation marks are treated as one sentence boundary.

How is reading time calculated?

Reading time is calculated by dividing the total word count by 200 words per minute, which is the average adult reading speed.

How is speaking time calculated?

Speaking time uses 150 words per minute as the baseline, which reflects an average conversational speaking pace.

Does the tool count empty lines as paragraphs?

No. Paragraphs are separated by one or more blank lines. Empty or whitespace-only blocks are not counted as paragraphs.

Authoritative References & Sources

Wikipedia — Word count

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Average reading speed research