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Vocabulary Milestones and Average Ranges

A milestone is what most children (about 9 out of 10) can do by a certain age.
The average range is the “middle ground.” About half of children are at this level, with some below and some above.

Use these as a general reference. Every child develops at their own pace.

12

months

Milestone

1 word

Average

5+ words

18

months

Milestone

10 words

Average

50+ words

24

months

Milestone

50 words, Combining 2 words

Average

300+ words

36

months

Milestone

250 words, Combining 3+ words

Average

1,000+ words

Nicolosi, Harryman, & Kresheck (2006); and Owens (1996)

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