How Long Does It Take to Read 2,200 Words?

9 min 15 sec
at average reading speed (238 wpm)

Average (238 wpm)

9 min 15 sec

Skimming (400 wpm)

5 min 30 sec

Careful (150 wpm)

14 min 40 sec

Read Aloud (150 wpm)

14 min 40 sec

Reading 2,200 words at an average speed of 238 words per minute takes approximately 9 min 15 sec. If you are skimming for key information, it takes about 5 min 30 sec. For careful study reading, allow 14 min 40 sec.

Reading Time by Speed

Reading Style	Speed	Time
Skimming / Scanning	400 wpm	5 min 30 sec
Average reading	238 wpm	9 min 15 sec
Careful / Study reading	150 wpm	14 min 40 sec
Reading aloud	150 wpm	14 min 40 sec
Speed reading (trained)	600 wpm	3 min 40 sec

What Can You Read in This Time?

At 2,200 words, you are looking at the equivalent of:

A long-form blog post or feature article
A university essay or short paper
Approximately 9 single-spaced pages

Tips for Faster Reading

Minimise subvocalisation (saying words in your head) to increase reading speed by 20 to 50 per cent.

Use a pointer (finger or pen) to guide your eyes across each line — this simple technique can boost speed by 25 per cent.

Preview the text first: read headings, first sentences, and bold text to build a mental framework before reading in detail.

External Resources

WikiHow — How-to guides for writing and content creation
Hemingway Editor — Free readability checker and writing clarity tool
ProWritingAid — Writing analysis and style improvement tool
Copyblogger — Content marketing and copywriting guides

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