Syllable Counter

Count the number of syllables in your text. Useful for haikus, poetry, and readability scores.

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Total Syllables
Words: 0
Avg Syllables/Word: 0
How This Tool Works
100% Client-Side

Your data never leaves your device. All processing happens locally in your browser. No text is sent to any server, no data is stored, and no cookies track your usage.

Syllables are estimated by counting vowel groups (a, e, i, o, u, y) in each word. The algorithm removes silent 'e' endings and adjusts for common English patterns.

  • Words under 3 letters are counted as 1 syllable
  • Silent 'e' endings (like 'love', 'have') are handled
  • Approximately 95% accurate for standard English text
How to verify this yourself

Check your browser's Network tab to see nothing is sent:

  1. Open DevTools: Right-click anywhere on the page → "Inspect" (or press F12)
  2. Go to Network tab: Click "Network" at the top of the DevTools panel
  3. Use the tool: Type or paste text and watch the Network tab
  4. Verify: You'll see no requests to external servers — all processing is local

Works in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.

How we count syllables

This tool uses a heuristic algorithm to count vowel groups in words. It's about 95% accurate for English text. It handles silent 'e's and common diphthongs.