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Why Are Some Languages Spoken Faster Than Others?

Nardino Di Marco by Nardino Di Marco
July 23, 2021
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Why are some languages spoken faster than others?
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When we travel to a foreign country, or when we hear people speak in a language we do not understand, we might think that the language we are listening to is being uttered particularly fast. While this might sometimes be a misconception, some languages are spoken faster than others on average.

Fast Languages

Linguists measure the average speed of any spoken language by calculating the number of syllables that are articulated per second. This particular ranking sees Japanese as the fastest spoken language, with an average of 7.84 syllables per second. The second and third place go to Spanish and French, with 7.82 and 7.18 syllables per second respectively.

The Trade-off

While some languages are faster than others, this does not mean that they are quicker in transferring information. Languages such as Japanese, with a regular alternation of vowels and consonants in syllables, are easier to articulate, but at the same time, they carry information with a lower density. On the other hand, languages with 4 or more tones such as Chinese might be slower, but each syllable is packed with more information. Ultimately, the speed of languages might vary, but the time needed for carrying meaning is roughly the same. 

Written Texts

Translations of written texts also present deep differences in length and density of data across languages. The reasons depend on the different grammar and syntax features, but also on the topic of translations. While technical translations tend to be carried across verbatim, literary ones are conveyed more freely and can result in longer texts.

When English is translated into Romance languages, it generally expands by approximately 25%, while when translated into Finnish the text length shortens by up to 30%!

These figures have important repercussions in the translation industry, such as compliance with the design/layout of a brochure or website. But certainly, the most relevant is for the client: always make sure to pay your translation services according to the length of the source text!

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Did you ever think that foreign languages you heard were insanely fast? Let us know in the comments below!

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