Syllable Counter
Count syllables per word and per line, with a 5-7-5 haiku check. Your work stays on this device whenever possible.
How to use Syllable Counter
- Paste or type your text; put each line of a poem on its own line.
- Read the total syllables, word count and syllables per word.
- Check the per-line counts under the totals.
- For three-line poems, see whether the lines match the 5-7-5 haiku pattern.
What Syllable Counter does
Count syllables per word and per line, with a 5-7-5 haiku check.
The page reads Unicode text in memory and applies the selected text rule directly. It does not create a server-side copy. For Syllable Counter, the operation is specifically to count syllables per word and per line, with a 5-7-5 haiku check.
Worked example
Enter the three lines "An old silent pond / A frog jumps into the pond / Splash! Silence again." The per-line counts read 5, 7 and 5, and the tool confirms that the text matches the 5-7-5 haiku pattern.
When Syllable Counter is the right tool
- Writing or checking haiku, limericks and song lyrics.
- Teaching syllables and rhythm in an English lesson.
How to verify the result
Read the beginning, middle, and end of the result. Punctuation, blank lines, and non-English characters are the most useful things to spot-check. The final Syllable Counter output should visibly match this goal: Count syllables per word and per line, with a 5-7-5 haiku check.
Important limitations
Syllables are estimated from spelling rules and an exceptions list, not a pronunciation dictionary, so unusual words and names can be off by one.
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Last updated: September 15, 2026
Frequently asked questions
How accurate is the count?
It uses English spelling rules plus a list of common exceptions such as beautiful and chocolate, which gets most everyday words right. Names, borrowed words and words pronounced differently by region can be off by one.
Does it know how a word is pronounced?
No pronunciation dictionary is used, so words like fire or hour, which people say with one or two syllables, follow the most common reading. Adjust by ear when rhythm matters.
How does the haiku check work?
When the text has exactly three non-empty lines, the tool compares the line counts with 5-7-5 and tells you whether they match or which pattern they form instead.
Are numbers counted?
Digits are counted as words but are not turned into spoken syllables, so write numbers out as words (twenty-six) for an accurate count.
Is my poem saved anywhere?
No. Counting happens in your browser as you type and nothing is stored or sent.