How is reading time calculated?

Reading time is estimated at an average of 200 words per minute, which is the standard silent reading speed for adults.

How are sentences counted?

Sentences are counted by splitting the text on period (.), question mark (?), and exclamation mark (!) characters, then filtering out empty segments.

Does it count words in different languages?

Yes. Words are split on whitespace, so it works with any language that uses spaces between words, including English, Spanish, French, German, Turkish, and more.

Word Counter

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