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Open OfTale StudioAbout 130–150 words at a natural 150 wpm pace. Slower, dramatic delivery (120 wpm) fits ~120 words; fast narration (170 wpm) fits ~170.
It's an estimate based on words per minute. Real delivery varies with pauses, emphasis and tone. Use OfTale's voiceover preview to hear the actual pacing before recording.
140–160 wpm is the TikTok sweet spot — energetic but intelligible. Horror narration works better at 110–130 wpm; bedtime stories at 100–120 wpm.