How Long to Read It's a Wonderful Word

How Long Does it Take to Read It's a Wonderful Word?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 57 minutes to read It's a Wonderful Word by Albert Jack

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Did you know that an assassin is a hashish-eater and a yokel a country woodpecker? That Dr Mesmer mesmerised patients back to health or that Samuel Pepys enjoyed a good game of handicap? While we're at it, what have spondulics to do with spines or lawyers with avocados? In It's a Wonderful Word, bestselling author Albert Jack collects over 500 of the strangest, funniest-sounding and most delightful words in the English language, and traces them back to their often puzzling origins. While brushing up on your gibberish or gobbledygook, discover why bastards should resent travelling salesmen,...

How long is It's a Wonderful Word?

It's a Wonderful Word by Albert Jack is 288 pages long, and a total of 74,304 words.

This makes it 97% the length of the average book. It also has 91% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read It's a Wonderful Word Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 46 minutes to read It's a Wonderful Word aloud.

What Reading Level is It's a Wonderful Word?

It's a Wonderful Word is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy It's a Wonderful Word?

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