Syllable Counter
Paste a word or whole passage to count syllables. You get the total for the text plus a per-word breakdown, handy for haiku, poetry, lyrics and quick readability checks.
How to count syllables
- Type or paste your word or text into the box.
- Read the total syllable count for the whole passage.
- Scan the per-word list to see the count for each word.
Examples
Count a short phrase
The quick brown fox
4 syllables across 4 words
Frequently asked questions
How does the syllable counter work?
It lowercases each word and counts groups of vowels (a, e, i, o, u and y), then drops a silent trailing e. Every word counts as at least one syllable.
Is the count always exactly right?
It is a fast phonetic estimate. English spelling is irregular, so a few unusual words may be off by one. It is accurate for most common words.
Can I use it for haiku and poetry?
Yes. The per-word and total counts make it easy to check a 5-7-5 haiku or fit lines to a meter.
Does it count numbers and punctuation?
No. Only sequences of letters are treated as words. Numbers and symbols are ignored in the count.
Is my text private?
Yes. Everything runs in your browser and nothing is uploaded or stored.
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