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Free Syllable Counter - AI-Powered

A professional, browser-based syllable counting tool designed for accuracy and usability. It combines dictionary lookups, AI-powered corrections, and rule-based fallbacks to deliver fast and reliable results for anyone who needs to analyze text rhythmically or phonetically.

A professional, browser-based syllable counting tool designed for accuracy and usability. It combines dictionary lookups, AI-powered corrections, and rule-based fallbacks to deliver fast and reliable results for anyone who needs to analyze text rhythmically or phonetically.

Conor Watt

Conor Watt

A full-stack developer with a background in building internal tools and eCommerce solutions, Conor specializes in solving complex online challenges by bridging business needs with emerging web technologies.

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Free Syllable Counter - AI-Powered

Step-by-Step Guide

Enter your text - Paste or type directly into the large input box (supports up to 5,000 characters).

Enter your text

Review instant results - The engine provides real-time syllable counts per word and total counts as you type.

Review instant results

Use AI corrections if needed - For unknown words, click the “AI Correction” button to improve accuracy.

Use AI corrections if needed

Manually adjust counts - Click on any word chip to edit the syllable count yourself.

Manually adjust counts

Explore analytics & export - Switch between results, analytics, and export tabs to gain insights and download your analysis in text, CSV, or JSON formats.

Explore analytics & export
Enter your text
Review instant results
Use AI corrections if needed
Manually adjust counts
Explore analytics & export

Superior Accuracy to Standard Counters

Many other syllable counters rely exclusively on rule-based phonetic guesses or simple dictionary lookups. This can result in misinterpretations of complex or irregular words. Our tool, on the other hand, has three layers: a dictionary lookup with rule-based fallbacks and an AI correction api powered by GPT-4o-mini. This ensures highly accurate results. You can trust that the counts reflect real usage and not just approximations. 

Clear Confidence Indicators

Instead of having a vague notion as to how likely a word is to be correct, our tool is completely transparent in what was used to calculate a word’s syllable count and how likely it is to be correct. 

  • Green words are highly reliable. 
  • Yellow and red flags are uncertain due to the use of phonetic rules.
  • Blue and purple are user and AI edits, respectively.

Concise Analytics with Easy Exporting

Our tool has a clean UI which is easy to understand. You’ll be able to get all the relevant information needed to properly deal with syllable count on a per-word or per-line basis. Then, with a single click, you can download the summary of the information in a variety of formats.

Mastering Syllable Counts

Feature Highlights

  • Real-time syllable counting while typing.

  • Three-layer accuracy system: dictionary (1000+ words), AI corrections, and phonetic rules.

  • Color-coded confidence ratings for every word.

  • Manual overrides with persistent storage in local browser memory.

  • Handles contractions, hyphenated words, numbers, and punctuation.

  • Interactive results tab with syllable splits and click-to-edit functionality.

  • Analytics tab for averages, counts, and complexity metrics.

  • Export tab for human-readable summaries, CSV spreadsheets, and developer-ready JSON.

  • AI integration (10 uses/day) for refining non-dictionary words.

  • Responsive design optimized for both desktop and mobile.

  • Client-side processing for privacy and speed—your text never leaves your device unless you request AI correction.

Conclusion: Syllables Made Simple, Powerful, and Precise

No matter who you are, syllable count is an important consideration when writing content. Accessibility and readability are two such considerations. 

Most free syllable counters don’t go far enough. Our tool goes further, layering an extra layer of accuracy with better interactive editing and exportable analytics. 

It’s not just a counter, but a syllable analysis engine designed for modern use cases. If you enjoy this tool, consider checking out our other tools, like our AI Detector and Readability Checker.

FAQ

How accurate is the syllable counter?

Thanks to its three-layer system (dictionary, AI, rules), it achieves significantly higher accuracy than rule-only counters. Confidence indicators show you when to trust results and when to double-check.

Do I need to install anything?

No, it’s entirely web-based. Just open the tool in your browser, type or paste text, and see results instantly.

What happens to my data?

By default, all processing is done client-side for maximum privacy. Only when you choose to use AI correction do non-dictionary words get sent to the API, with a strict daily limit.

Can I export results?

Yes. The Export tab allows you to copy or download results as text summaries, CSV spreadsheets, or JSON data. Perfect for educators, researchers, or developers who want structured data.