How many words for 3 min speech?

Question

I have to do a 3 minute speech for school and i just want to know approximately how many words or pages would be enough. ty

Answer 1

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Answer 2

One page in about 12 - 18 font, would be enough, it all really depends on how fast or slow you speak. If you were to read fast probably 2 pages MAX. Hopes this helps.

Answer 3

Around 700 words (I get around 3 minutes from that but I'm a fast talker)

Answer 4

Normal conversation is about 300 words per minute.

Between 140-160 words per minute is the normal pace for a persuasive speech. Any faster and it may appear to be glib; any slower and it sounds like a lecture. If you are not sure about your speed, tape it for one minute and then replay it and count the number of words in the minute!  The speed of your speech is an important variable to control.The human ear and brain can compile and decode over 400 spoken words per minute, so if you are going too slow your listeners' minds are going to start to wander as the brains finds other ways to keep occupied.

Answer 5

dont write more than 2 pages, 1 and a half is a good amount because you have to speak slowly and clearly

good luck with your speech :) im sure ull be fine

Answer 6

Take a page from the newspaper and start reading it out loud.

See how far you get in 30 seconds and count the words.

Multiply that by 6 and you'll have your answer.

For a rough estimate, figure 3-5 words per second.

3 minutes = 180 seconds.

540 - 900 words, depending on whether you're speaking slowly or fast.