Syllable counter
Type or paste a word or a passage. The count updates as you type.
What this does
The syllable counter estimates how many syllables are in a word, and in each word of a passage you paste. It shows the total and a tile for every word with its count beside it. Numbers and symbols are skipped.
The count is an estimate made by spelling rules, not a dictionary lookup. The rules handle a silent final e, groups of vowels, endings such as le, ed and es, a y that acts as a vowel, and a short list of common exceptions.
How to use it
Type or paste text into the box. The tiles and the total update as you type. A hyphenated word counts as separate words. Treat the result as a close guess: unusual words, names from other languages and some compound words can come out one syllable off, so check a dictionary when the exact count matters. The text stays in your browser and is not sent anywhere.
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Questions
How does it count syllables?
It counts groups of vowels in each word, then adjusts with spelling rules: a silent final e is dropped, an ending such as le keeps its syllable, ed and es are silent in most words, and a few vowel pairs such as io in video count as two syllables.
How accurate is the count?
It is an estimate. English spelling does not always show how a word is said, so unusual words, names and some compound words can be off by one. Check a dictionary when the exact count matters.
Does my text leave my browser?
No. The counting runs in your browser, and nothing you type or paste is sent anywhere.