The typical speaking rate is roughly 150 words per minute. Court reporters are able to take dictation with at least 200 words per minute and 98.5% accuracy.
Speeds of dictation vary widely based on the sort of information given and the speaker. The National Court Reporters Association hosts an annual National Speed Competition annually. The speed examination comprises of three dictations. The literary test is dictated at 220 words per minute, while the legal opinion test is dictated at 230 words per minute. Two witnesses are need to speak at a rate of 280 words per minute. The correctness of the transcripts created by competitors must be at least 95 percent.
