Speaking Speed Test
Read the passage aloud. See your speaking speed in words per minute.
Read this passage aloud after clicking the microphone
Capture your speaking speed in any Mac app
You speak at 150 WPM but type at 40. Steno lets you write at the speed of speech in any Mac app. Hold a key, speak, release.
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What is the average speaking speed?
The average English speaker talks at 120-150 words per minute in normal conversation. Professional speakers and newscasters average 150-170 WPM. Fast speakers can reach 200+ WPM.
Is speaking faster than typing?
Yes, significantly. Average speaking speed is 120-150 WPM while average typing speed is only 30-40 WPM. Even fast typists at 80-100 WPM are slower than natural speech.
How is speaking speed measured?
Speaking speed is measured in words per minute (WPM). This test counts the words recognized by speech recognition during the time you speak, then calculates your WPM.
Measure Your Speaking Speed
This test measures how fast you speak in words per minute. Read the passage aloud, and the tool uses speech recognition to count your words and calculate your speed. Your results are compared against average typing speed to show the voice typing advantage.
Speaking speed vs typing speed
The average person speaks at 120-150 WPM but types at only 30-40 WPM. This 3-4x speed gap is why voice typing is such a powerful productivity tool. Even professional typists at 80-100 WPM cannot match natural speaking speed.
Use your speaking speed with Steno
Steno captures your natural speaking speed and converts it to text in any Mac app. Hold a hotkey, speak at your natural pace, and release. Text appears at your cursor in under a second. AI-powered accuracy means minimal corrections needed.