This disclosure generally relates to a word counting device. Specifically, this disclosure generally relates to a wearable word counter device. The word counter device includes a microphone to receive speech input. The word counter device further includes a light sensor to receive data representative of an amount of light in an environment of the word counter device. The word counter device also includes an accelerometer to receive data representative of an amount of movement of the word counter device or the wearer of the word counter device.