Free speech tools
Simple, accurate tools for preparing a talk, timing a script, or measuring how you read and speak — built on the syllable-analysis engine our partner speech-language pathologists use every day.
Words to minutes converter
Speech timingPaste your script and get its real speaking time — computed from actual syllables, not a flat average. Plus the reverse: how many words you need for any duration.
Use the toolSyllable counter
Haiku checkerCount syllables in any word or text with a pronunciation dictionary, and check haikus line by line against the 5-7-5 pattern.
Use the toolReading speed test
WPMRead a calibrated passage, answer 3 comprehension questions, and get your words-per-minute score with an adult percentile.
Use the toolOnline teleprompter
Video & speechFullscreen scrolling driven by your script's real syllables, mirror mode, keyboard controls. Free, no watermark.
Use the toolVoice test: measure your speaking rate
30-second mic testSpeak for 30 seconds and get your rate in syllables per second, benchmarked against clinical norms. No signup.
Use the toolWhy are these tools free?
Talk Slower is a voice-training app for people who talk too fast (cluttering, tachylalia) or who stutter, used alongside speech-language pathologists. These tools reuse our analysis engine: making them public helps writers, teachers, and creators — and spreads the word about our work. They're free, signup-less, and your text never leaves your browser. If you find them useful, a link to this page from your site or course is the best thank-you.