Syllable Counter
Estimate the total syllables and word count of English text — handy for haiku, poetry and lyrics. Runs entirely in your browser.
English only · Heuristic estimate · May be off by ±1 syllable per word.
Use − or + beside a word to correct its estimate for this session. Haiku totals update immediately.
Read aloud? Text to speech · readability: Readability score.
Count syllables in English text
Per-word and per-line breakdown, haiku 5-7-5 checker, and CSV export.
FAQ
How does it count syllables?
It uses an English heuristic — counting vowel groups and adjusting for silent endings. It is fast and works offline, but is an estimate, not a dictionary lookup.
What is it useful for?
Writing haiku and poetry, checking song lyrics, and estimating readability. It also reports the word count.
Does it check haiku 5-7-5?
Yes — enter three lines separated by newlines to see if they match the classic pattern, with per-line syllable breakdown.
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