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English Syllable Counter.
Estimate English syllables per word and show their total.
How to use English Syllable Counter
Enter your text, adjust the available options and generate the result. Review the output before copying or downloading.
How it works
Estimate English syllables per word and show their total. English heuristic, not a pronunciation dictionary. Names and uncommon words can be inaccurate.
Example
beautiful → approximately 3 syllables
Questions about English Syllable Counter
Is English Syllable Counter free, and do I need an account?
Yes. This tool is free to use in your browser without an account. Processing takes place on your device.
What are the limits and what should I check?
English heuristic, not a pronunciation dictionary. Names and uncommon words can be inaccurate. Review the result before using it in your work.
Is my input sent to a server?
Your input is processed in your browser and is not uploaded by this tool. Files and pasted text are cleared when the page is refreshed. Normal website requests are still required to load the page and its libraries. Read the privacy explanation.