How Long to Read Words of the World

How Long Does it Take to Read Words of the World?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 1 minute to read Words of the World by Sarah Ogilvie

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

Description

Most people think of the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) as a distinctly British product. Begun in England 150 years ago, it took more than 60 years to complete and, when it was finally finished in 1928, the British prime minister heralded it as a 'national treasure'. It maintained this image throughout the twentieth century, and in 2006 the English public voted it an 'Icon of England', alongside Marmite, Buckingham Palace and the bowler hat. However, this book shows that the dictionary is not as 'British' as we all thought. The linguist and lexicographer, Sarah Ogilvie, combines her insider...

How long is Words of the World?

Words of the World by Sarah Ogilvie is 241 pages long, and a total of 60,491 words.

This makes it 81% the length of the average book. It also has 74% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Words of the World Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 30 minutes to read Words of the World aloud.

What Reading Level is Words of the World?

Words of the World 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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