How long is a 600 word speech? (about 4 to 5 minutes)
At an average pace of 140 words per minute, a 600 word speech takes about 4 minutes 17 seconds. Slow speakers at 110 words per minute need about 5 minutes 27 seconds, fast speakers at 170 words per minute get through it in about 3 minutes 32 seconds. Reading the same text silently takes roughly 2 minutes 30 seconds.
600 words at three paces
| Pace | Words/min | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Slow | 110 | 5 minutes 27 seconds |
| Average | 140 | 4 minutes 17 seconds |
| Fast | 170 | 3 minutes 32 seconds |
Reading silently: about 2 min 30 s at 240 words per minute
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Speaking time at 140 words per minute
4 min 17 s
Reading silently: about 2 min 30 s at 240 words per minute
| Pace | Words/min | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Slow | 110 | 5 min 27 s |
| Average | 140 | 4 min 17 s |
| Fast | 170 | 3 min 32 s |
Pauses, slides, laughter and questions add time. Plan 10 to 20 % on top of this number.
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Tips for a 600 word speech
This is a short talk, a wedding speech or one section of a presentation: three to seven minutes. Structure it in three parts and make the transitions obvious to the audience. Rehearse out loud with a stopwatch at least three times; if you land more than 10 % over, cut a paragraph rather than speaking faster.
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