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About how fast do most adults read English?

175 to 320 words per minute.

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  1. 175 to 320 words per minute ✔
  2. 800 to 1,000 words per minute
  3. 75 to 120 words per minute

Why: Most adults read English at roughly 175 to 320 words per minute.

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Answer: 175 to 320 words per minute. Most adults read English at roughly 175 to 320 words per minute.

  1. Reading en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading
    For most adults, the English reading speed falls between 175 and 320 words per minute.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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