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Syllable Counter is a free online tool which can help you count the number of syllables in any word, sentence or text. To start using it, just type or paste your content into the dedicated input field, after that click on "Count" button and you will get instant results. If you want to check another text, simply click on "Clear" button. You are able to use this syllable calculator without any limits.

How does it calculate syllables?

This tool combines a AmE syllable dictionary and an algorithm based on formulas. Because American English has many irregularities, the syllable counting might not always be spot-on. Therefore, we provide a list of words counted by the formula, along with their syllable numbers, so you can adjust them as needed.

Frequently Asked Question

What is a syllable?

A syllable is a unit of sound in words, made up of a vowel sound and often surrounded by consonants, marking a single beat in pronunciation.

Why use the syllable counter?

To accurately count syllables in your writing, helping to refine and polish your work.

How many syllable types are in English?

In English, there are six types of syllables: closed, open, vowel-consonant-e (VCE), consonant-le (CLE), r-controlled, and diphthong.

What is a syllable stress?

A stressed syllable is pronounced longer, louder, and with a higher pitch compared to the other syllables in a word.

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