* Speaking speed: People speak at different rates. Someone who speaks quickly might get more words in than someone who speaks slowly and deliberately.
* Content and Complexity: A speech full of technical jargon or complex sentences will likely have fewer words per minute than a speech filled with simple words and short sentences.
* Pauses and Filler Words: A speech with many pauses, ums, ahs, and other filler words will have fewer actual words than a speech delivered smoothly.
However, here's a general guideline:
* Average speaking speed: Around 120-150 words per minute.
* 3-minute speech: This could be anywhere from 360 to 450 words.
To get a more accurate estimate, you could:
* Record yourself speaking: Then transcribe and count the words in a 3-minute section.
* Find a similar speech: Search online for a speech similar in topic and style to your own and count the words.
Remember, the key is to focus on delivering a clear and engaging speech, rather than worrying about the exact word count.