Syllable Counter
What is Syllable Counter?
Syllable Counter counts the syllables in any word, sentence or poem as you type. It shows a per-word breakdown and a count for every line, so you can check haiku, tanka and other fixed forms, or measure how dense your writing is. The counting uses a vowel-group method with a small list of exceptions for tricky words, and it runs entirely in your browser.
How to use
- Type or paste your text into the input box.
- Total syllables, words and lines appear instantly.
- Read the per-word breakdown to see the count inside each word.
- For a haiku, put each of the three lines on its own line to check the 5-7-5 pattern.
Features
- Live syllable count as you type or paste.
- Per-word syllable breakdown for every word in your text.
- Count syllables in a poem with line-by-line counts for poems and song lyrics.
- Haiku checker: 5-7-5 pattern with per-line feedback.
- Flesch Reading Ease score included.
- Free, private, and no signup required.
Frequently asked questions
How do I count syllables in a word?
It counts groups of vowel sounds in each word, then applies rules for silent e endings and words ending in le, plus a small exception list for common words like every, people and business.
How accurate is the syllable count?
It is right for most everyday English words, around 90 percent. It can miss on proper nouns, borrowed words and dialect differences, so clap out a word by hand when the count really matters.
What is a syllable?
A syllable is one unit of sound built around a vowel sound. For example, cat has one syllable, paper has two, and beautiful has three.
How do I check a haiku?
Put each of the three lines on its own line. The tool counts the syllables in a sentence on each line and compares the counts to the 5-7-5 pattern, then tells you which line needs more or fewer syllables.
What is the Flesch Reading Ease score?
It is a 0 to 100 score for how easy text is to read, built from sentence length and syllables per word. A higher score means easier reading.
Is my text sent to a server?
No. All counting runs in your browser with JavaScript, so your text never leaves your device.