Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, reading time, and speaking time instantly.
How to Use Word Counter
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Paste or type your text into the input area
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View real-time counts for words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs
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Check estimated reading time and speaking time at the top
Key Features
Real-time counting as you type
Reading time estimate (avg 200 words/min)
Speaking time estimate (avg 150 words/min)
Paragraph and sentence counting
Tips & Tricks
Use this to check essay word limits
Great for blog post length optimization
Counts update instantly — no button needed
Frequently Asked Questions
Reading time is estimated at 200 words per minute, the average adult reading speed. Speaking time uses 150 words per minute.
Hyphenated words like 'well-known' are counted as a single word, following standard word counting conventions.
The counter works for any language that uses spaces between words. For languages without spaces (Chinese, Japanese), use the character counter instead.