1PRESENTATIONS & SPEECHES
120–140 WPMkeeps you clear and easy to follow.
Speaking speed test
How fast do you speak?
Talk naturally for 20–30 seconds and this tool measures your speaking speed — words per minute for English, or characters per minute for Chinese — then tells you how it compares.
words / min
Press Start & speak, allow the microphone, and talk naturally for 20–30 seconds in a quiet room. Press stop to see your speaking speed.
Runs entirely in your browser — your audio is analyzed on-device by counting loudness peaks and never leaves your device.
What's a good speaking pace?
Most people speak at roughly 120–150 words per minute in conversation. The right pace depends on context.
2PODCASTS & CONVERSATION
140–160 WPMFeels natural, lively, and conversational.
3AUDIOBOOKS & NARRATION
150–160 WPMA common target for steady narration.
If you land above ~185 wpm, slowing down and adding pauses usually makes you easier to understand.
How it works
Your speaking rate is measured from sound patterns — not from the words you say.
LOUDNESS PATTERN
01 PEAKS
Each intensity peak counts as a syllable.
02 TIME
Measure how long you were speaking.
03 RATE
Syllables ÷ time reveals your pace.
FROM SOUND TO SPEAKING RATE
The tool listens to the loudness pattern of your voice and counts syllables. It then divides that count by the time you spoke to calculate your rate.
- It never transcribes your words or sends audio anywhere, so it works the same offline and in any language.
- Speak for at least 20–30 seconds in a quiet room for a reliable number, and talk the way you normally would rather than rushing.
Want the count to be exact?
Counting syllables from loudness is a fast, private estimate — great for a ballpark pace, but background noise or very soft speech can nudge the number. For accurate dictation that turns your speech into polished writing and types it into any Mac app, use Rutta.
Frequently asked questions
What is Rutta?
Rutta is an AI voice input app that turns natural speech into clear, ready-to-use text across your devices and everyday apps.
How does Rutta compare to built-in system dictation?
Rutta goes beyond transcription by removing filler words and repetition, recognizing self-corrections, formatting ideas, and refining phrasing while preserving your intent.
Does Rutta support multiple languages?
Yes. Rutta supports voice input in more than 100 languages so multilingual work can stay in the same flow.
Is my voice data kept private and secure?
Yes. Rutta encrypts data in transit, deletes original audio after cloud processing, and does not use your recordings or transcripts to train models.
Can I try Rutta for free?
Yes. Download Rutta and start with the free access currently available for your platform.
Ready to speak?
Start your voice journey today.