Syllable Counter
Count syllables in every word and in your whole text.
How to Use the Syllable Counter?
Count syllables in a single word or a whole text, with a breakdown for every word.
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Type a word, a line of poetry, or paste a full text into the box.
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Read the total in the Syllables box and the Avg Syllables / Word score.
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Look at Syllables per word to see the count for each word.
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Use Words With 3+ Syllables to judge how complex your vocabulary is.
Benefits of Using Our Syllable Counter
Great for poetry and songs
Check the rhythm of haiku, limericks, sonnets and lyrics line by line.
Word by word detail
Every unique word is listed with its syllable count, so you can find the long ones quickly.
Readability insight
Syllable counts power readability formulas, so you can see why a text feels hard to read.
Free and private
Works in your browser with no sign-up and no upload.
Who Can Use This Syllable Counter?
Poets and songwriters
Match syllables to meter and melody.
Teachers
Create phonics and reading exercises.
Students
Write haiku and check poetry homework.
Writers
Simplify long words for clearer content.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the Syllable Counter.
How accurate is the syllable count?
The counter uses proven English pronunciation rules plus a list of common exceptions, and it is accurate for the large majority of everyday words. English spelling is irregular, so a few unusual words, names and loanwords may be off by one syllable. For strict poetry forms, double check those words by saying them aloud.
Can I count syllables for a haiku?
Yes. Paste each line separately, or paste the whole poem and check each word in the breakdown. A traditional English haiku has 5, 7 and 5 syllables across its three lines.
Why do syllables matter for readability?
Formulas like Flesch Reading Ease and Gunning Fog use the average number of syllables per word. Text with many words of three or more syllables is usually harder to read, so lowering that number makes content more accessible.
Does it support languages other than English?
The rules are designed for English. Other languages that use the Latin alphabet will get a rough estimate, but the result may not be reliable for languages with very different spelling rules.
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