The invention relates to a method for wording-based speech analysis. In order to provide a method that allows automated analysis of largely arbitrary features of a person from whom a voice file that needs to be analyzed comes, the invention detaches itself from the known concept of evaluating static keyword lists for the personality type. The method according to the invention comprises the preparation of a computer system by formation of a reference sample that allows the comparison that is necessary for feature recognition with other persons. The preparation of the computer system involves the recording and storage of a further voice file in addition to the voice files of the reference sample, the analysis of the additionally recorded voice file and the output of the recognized features using at least one output unit connected to the computer system. Furthermore, the invention relates to a speech analysis device for carrying out the method.