How Long to Read The Secret Life of Words

How Long Does it Take to Read The Secret Life of Words?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 42 minutes to read The Secret Life of Words by Henry Hitchings

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

Description

Words are essential to our everyday lives. An average person spends his or her day enveloped in conversations, e-mails, phone calls, text messages, directions, headlines, and more. But how often do we stop to think about the origins of the words we use? Have you ever thought about which words in English have been borrowed from Arabic, Dutch, or Portuguese? Try admiral, landscape, and marmalade, just for starters. The Secret Life of Words is a wide-ranging account not only of the history of English language and vocabulary, but also of how words witness history, reflect social change, and...

How long is The Secret Life of Words?

The Secret Life of Words by Henry Hitchings is 448 pages long, and a total of 115,584 words.

This makes it 151% the length of the average book. It also has 141% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Secret Life of Words Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 31 minutes to read The Secret Life of Words aloud.

What Reading Level is The Secret Life of Words?

The Secret Life of Words 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.

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