Free syllable counter
Look up how many syllables are in any word.
Enter a word above and you will get its exact syllable count, looked up in a 120,000 word pronunciation dictionary. Each result links to more words, so you can keep counting.
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A syllable counter built into your lyrics editor
This is the same syllable counting that ships inside Lyrcs, a songwriting app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. In the app the count for every line sits in the margin and updates as you type, so you can shape your meter and keep your lines even without counting on your fingers.
Use this web version to check a word any time, and reach for Lyrcs when you want the count right beside the words you are writing.
Syllable counter FAQ
Is this syllable counter free?
Yes. The syllable counter is free to use in your browser, with no sign-up and no limit.
How do I count the syllables in a word?
Type the word into the search box and press Count syllables. You will get a page with the exact syllable count for that word.
How does it count syllables?
It looks each word up in a 120,000 word pronunciation dictionary for an exact count, and falls back to a phonetic algorithm for words it does not know. It is the same approach the Lyrcs app uses.
Can it count syllables while I write songs?
Yes. Lyrcs is a lyrics editor for iPhone, iPad, and Mac that counts the syllables on every line as you type, right in the margin, so you can shape your meter without counting on your fingers.
Try Lyrcs
Counts every syllable and lights up every rhyme, so you can create your best lines. On iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
