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Speech Rate Calculator

Formula

To calculate the Speech Rate (SPR):

$SPR = \frac{WS}{T}$

Where:

$SPR$ is the Speech Rate (words/min)
$WS$ is the number of words spoken
$T$ is the total time of the speech (min)

What is Speech Rate?

Speech rate is the measure of how many words are spoken per minute during a speech. It helps in understanding the pace of the speech and can be used to adjust the delivery for better audience engagement.

Example Calculation 1

Let's assume the following values:

Number of Words Spoken (WS) = 600 words
Total Time of Speech (T) = 10 minutes

Using the formula:

$SPR = \frac{600}{10} = 60 \text{ words/min}$

The Speech Rate is 60 words/min.

Example Calculation 2

Let's assume the following values:

Number of Words Spoken (WS) = 1500 words
Total Time of Speech (T) = 25 minutes

Using the formula:

$SPR = \frac{1500}{25} = 60 \text{ words/min}$

The Speech Rate is 60 words/min.