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Speech glossary

Speaking paceWPM

Definition

How fast you speak, measured in words per minute (WPM). English is counted by words; Korean is sometimes measured by syllables.

In depth

For English presentations, a comfortable pace is often around 130-160 WPM (the average US adult conversation runs about 150 WPM). Too fast blurs your point; too slow drags. What actually matters more than a steady speed is deliberately slowing down on the key parts.

Tip

BloomSpeech measures pace section by section so you can see exactly where you speed up.

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