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Speaking pace settings
Quick reference: speech duration by word count
| Speech duration | Approx. words (at 130 wpm) |
|---|---|
| 1 minute | 130 |
| 3 minutes | 390 |
| 5 minutes | 650 |
| 10 minutes | 1,300 |
| 15 minutes | 1,950 |
| 20 minutes | 2,600 |
| 30 minutes | 3,900 |
| 45 minutes | 5,850 |
| 60 minutes | 7,800 |
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