Estimate syllable count
Estimate English syllables using a documented vowel-group heuristic.
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Input & settings
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How to use this tool
Paste ASCII English prose to estimate word and syllable counts.
Limits and behavior
An estimate, not a pronunciation dictionary. Acronyms, names, dialects and unusual words may be counted differently. Non-ASCII input is rejected. Maximum total input 1 MB, output 3 MB, JSON nesting 64 levels. Processing stays in your browser worker. Input is limited to 1 MB and output to 3 MB. No input content is saved by CraftAI.
Estimate syllable counts in English text
Count approximate syllables in English words for poetry, reading exercises and language exploration.
Will this match a dictionary pronunciation exactly?
No. English contains exceptions to simple vowel-group rules; the count is only an estimate.
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