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Word Counter

Measure document length and reading time while identifying the most frequent meaningful words.

Words0
Characters0
No spaces0
Sentences0
Paragraphs0
Lines0
Reading time0 sec
Speaking time0 sec
Frequent meaningful words

Method

Text transformation method

The tool analyzes Unicode text in the browser and keeps the source visible while producing a separate result. Selected whitespace, ordering, capitalization, or replacement rules are applied deterministically.

Counts and transformations never require an upload. Review generated text before publishing because language-specific capitalization, word boundaries, and URL conventions can vary.

Questions

Word Counter FAQ

How are words counted?

The counter treats groups of letters, numbers, and internal apostrophes or hyphens as words while ignoring surrounding punctuation.

How is reading time estimated?

Estimated reading time divides the word count by 225 words per minute; speaking time uses 130 words per minute.

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