How Long to Read Where Words Come From

How Long Does it Take to Read Where Words Come From?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 47 minutes to read Where Words Come From by Fred Sedgwick

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

Description

Did you know that 'aardvark' comes from the South African for 'earth pig'? Or that 'assassin' actually comes from the Arabic for 'smoker of hashish'? This book explains why 'bungalow' comes from Hindi and what exactly 'hello' is short for. It is an invaluable guide to the fascinating origins of everyday words. There are literally tens of thousands of English words with entertaining and engaging stories behind them. Tackling the topic in an anecdotal and yet thorough manner, Fred Sedgwick's pithy, interesting, upbeat and approachable Where Words Come From is the etymological dictionary for...

How long is Where Words Come From?

Where Words Come From by Fred Sedgwick is 224 pages long, and a total of 56,896 words.

This makes it 76% the length of the average book. It also has 70% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Where Words Come From Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 10 minutes to read Where Words Come From aloud.

What Reading Level is Where Words Come From?

Where Words Come From 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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