How many words in a 5 minute speech?

Question

Need to keep a speech to 5 minutes/ Just starting the assignment.

Answer 1

depends on how fast you talk, but I would say that about 3 pages would fit into a 5 minute speech.

Answer 2

Speech Words Per Minute

Answer 3

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How many words in a 5 minute speech?
Need to keep a speech to 5 minutes/ Just starting the assignment.

Answer 4

I give speeches about 5-7 mins long as a hobby. This is via Toastmasters Intnernational [see toastmasters.org for more info]
For me, a 5-7 miniute long speech is usally 2 1/2 - 3 pages 1.5 spaces between each line 12 font usally in bold. I'm from the South so I'd speak a little slower than some and I like to give humor speeches so there's usally a few pauses for laughs [I hope] of in the case of a recent serious speech a pause or two for dramatic impact.

Try this: read something you're familer with aloud for one minute. Do this at your normal speaking pace, don't hurry or slow down.

Count the number of words you just read. Do this about three times or so to get an average [read something differnt each time] Then multipy that by 5. That should give you a rough idea. HOWEVER, write your speech with fewer words than what you calcuate because you need to factor in pauses for laughter or any other effect,

This advice came to me via a CD I own by David Brooks. He is a past World Champion of Public Speaking [I think he won in either 99 or 2000]

Answer 5

THREE STEPS to writing your speech in just a few minutes. The key is you’re not going to write the whole thing out word for word. You’re simply going to write an outline.

Step 1.
Think about your audience. Why are they coming to listen to you? Why are they there in the first place and what details will they want to hear? All speaking starts with serving your audience.
Step 2.
Consider the three main points you want to get across during your presentation. Just list them on your notecard in the order that makes the most sense for getting your point across and helping your audience understand what they want to know.
Step 3.
Decide how you’re going to begin and end. Start with what’s known as an attention-getter, something compelling to get your audience interested in your topic. You could ask a question or share a quotation. Then, at the end you’re your speech, finish strong. What do you want your audience to do right now and later? For example, do you want them to sign up for something now, and later remember to click a verification link in their email for example? Tell them. Be specific.

Answer 6

This depends on how fast you talk when you give a speech. You should write the speech to contain a few pages. Then time yourself reading it. Remember to pretend you are giving the speech and pace it so you will be understood, enunciate and don't rush. Of course, you also do not want to be overly slow and boring. Consider how you feel when listening to a speaker. What pace does a speaker you felt good about use? It is also a good idea to get someone to listen to you. This is good practice.

Edit the speech for length if you need to lengthen or shorten it. Then try again and time it. You might practice giving the speech in front of a mirror. Practice makes perfect!

Another bit of advice: A speech should have an introduction, a body, and a conclusion. So you tell them what you are going to tell them.... then you tell them .... then you tell them what you told them!

It sounds funny, but it's true. An easy format: Introduction/3 main points in the body/ Conclusion

Each main point must have supporting points and for simplicity, I tell beginners to try tor 3. Three is a nice number. This makes for 5 paragraphs in a simple essay, a speech, or even a letter. Expound on each sub point. Tell little anecdotes, quotes, etc.

With practice and experience, your speeches will become more complex and polished. I assume from your question you are in junior high or high school. If you tackle the simple things now, you will be ready for more complex things in college.

Good Luck!
Sue

Answer 7

It depends on how fast you speak. You should write the speech first. Then when you start practicing you can add or subtract things in order to make the speech 5 mins.

Answer 8

It depends on how fast you talk and if you're going to pause or provide visual aid to explain.

Just map it out, practice it by yourself and time it. Then you can either add or cut things out.

Answer 9

about 90 words per minute if its a good one and you dont stop talking. this is from my experience

Answer 10

I don't know how many words are. It depends if you talk slow or fast. I think You should just talk to normally and time your self to see if it is 5 minutes. Good Luck.