How Long to Read Word Origins

How Long Does it Take to Read Word Origins?

It takes the average reader 9 hours and 49 minutes to read Word Origins by John Ayto

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

Description

The average contemporary English speaker knows 50,000 words. Yet stripped down to its origins, this apparently huge vocabulary is in reality much smaller, derived from Latin, French and the Germanic languages. It is estimated that every year, 800 neologisms are added to the English language: acronyms (nimby), blended words (motel), and those taken from foreign languages (savoir-faire). Laid out in an A-Z format with detailed cross references, and written in a style that is both authoritative and accessible, Word Origins is a valuable historical guide to the English language.

How long is Word Origins?

Word Origins by John Ayto is 576 pages long, and a total of 147,456 words.

This makes it 194% the length of the average book. It also has 180% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Word Origins Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 13 hours and 25 minutes to read Word Origins aloud.

What Reading Level is Word Origins?

Word Origins 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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