Hoeveel woorden is een speech van 5 minuten?

How many words is a 5-minute speech? Most speakers land at 625–750 words at a conversational pace of 125–150 words per minute.

TED talks average closer to 160 wpm, faster, more energetic delivery. A eulogy or wedding toast might drop to 110 wpm because of pauses and emotion.

Do not divide by 150 and call it done. Build in time for pauses, audience reactions, and the moments where you look up from your notes. I usually aim for 600 words for a five-minute slot and rehearse with a timer.

Our word counter shows speaking time based on your chosen WPM. Set it to 140, write your draft, and watch the estimate until you land in range.