Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs in real time, with estimated reading and speaking time.
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Words
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Characters
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Sentences
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Paragraphs
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Reading time0s
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How the counts are worked out
A word is any run of characters separated by whitespace, which is the same rule word processors use. Sentences are counted by terminal punctuation, so abbreviations like “e.g.” can inflate the number slightly. Paragraphs are blocks separated by a blank line.
Reading and speaking time
Reading time assumes 238 words per minute and speaking time 130 — the averages most often cited in reading research. Treat both as a rough guide: dense or technical writing runs slower.