Sentence Counter
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Syllable Counter
Count syllables in any word or text, plus a readability score.
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Estimated.
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How the Syllable Counter Works
This counts syllables by finding vowel groups in each word — the standard heuristic — adjusting for silent letters like a trailing “e.” It works well for ordinary English text and is handy for poetry (haiku, sonnets), songwriting and readability checks.
It also estimates the Flesch Reading Ease score from sentence length and syllables per word: higher is easier, with 60–70 about the level of plain English. As an estimate, unusual spellings and names may be off by a syllable.
syllables ≈ number of vowel groups per word
Frequently Asked Questions
How are syllables counted?
By counting vowel groups in each word and adjusting for common silent letters. It’s an estimate that’s accurate for most everyday words.
Can it count syllables for a haiku?
Yes — type each line and check the total against the 5-7-5 pattern.
What is Flesch Reading Ease?
A 0–100 readability score from sentence length and syllables per word. Around 60–70 is plain, everyday English.
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