TypeSprintA real challenge
Common-word tests can be learned: after a few hundred tests your fingers know "the", "and" and "would" by heart. This test uses long and commonly misspelled words, plus punctuation and numbers, so your score reflects how well you handle unfamiliar text. If you can type 60+ WPM here, you are a genuinely fast typist.
Typing hard words
- Read the whole word before you start typing it.
- Break long words into chunks: re-con-nais-sance.
- Slow down slightly on double letters like accommodate and embarrass.
- Turn off punctuation or numbers with the toggles above the test if you want to focus on the words.
How your score is calculated
Every five correctly typed characters, including spaces, count as one word. Your WPM is the number of those words divided by the test length in minutes, so mistyped words do not count. Accuracy is the share of keys you pressed correctly. Read more about what your number means in our guide to the average typing speed.
Frequently asked questions
How much lower will my score be?
Most people score 15–30% lower on this test than on the standard 1-minute test, which is normal.
Can I change the settings?
Yes. Use the toggles above the test to switch punctuation and numbers on or off and to change the length.
Does it help with spelling?
Yes. Many of the words are among the most commonly misspelled English words, so typing them correctly is good spelling practice too.