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Syllable Counter

Count syllables per word, line, and total — with haiku, sonnet, and custom-pattern validators

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Complex (3+)

Per-line breakdown

Enter text to see syllable counts per line.

Free Syllable Counter — Count Syllables in Words, Poems & Lyrics

Syllable Counter is a free online tool that counts syllables in words, lines, and full texts in real time. It is built for poets, songwriters, lyricists, ESL learners, and anyone who needs precise syllable counts. Paste your verses, see per-line totals, and validate haiku (5-7-5), tanka, sonnets, limericks, or any custom pattern. The complete analysis runs in your browser — your text never leaves your device.

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Options

Form validator

Validates each line against the expected syllable count.

Display

Highlight complex words (3+ syllables)

Show hyphenation (syl·la·ble)

Tip

For haiku and tanka, paste each verse on its own line. The validator checks each line in order — empty lines are ignored in the syllable patterns.