Syllable Counter
Check the syllable count of a single word, a line or a whole paragraph, with a per-word breakdown that makes 5-7-5 haiku and poem metre checks easy.
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No analysis yet. A haiku line should total 5, 7 or 5 syllables.
How to use
- Type or paste a word, line or paragraph.
- Click Count Syllables.
- Check the total and the per word breakdown, perfect for haiku and poem meters.
Counting uses the standard vowel group heuristic: groups of vowels count once, a silent final e is removed, and words ending in consonant plus le gain one back. It is very accurate for common English but unusual names and loanwords can differ from a dictionary.