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Find the rhythm in
words
Count syllables in any text and auto-generate 5-7-5 haiku poems. Made for poets, students, songwriters and word lovers.
Syllables are the heartbeat of language. Poets count them, lyricists balance them, students learn with them. This tool counts syllables in any word or sentence — handling silent letters and tricky words — and can even generate a classic 5-7-5 haiku for you. Perfect for poetry, lyrics, haiku challenges and word games.
Features
Everything you get with this tool — free, unlimited and right in your browser.
Accurate syllable counting
Counts syllables in words and sentences with rules tuned for English silent letters and common exceptions.
Per-word breakdown
See the syllable count of each word in your sentence, ideal for checking line rhythm.
Auto haiku generator
Generate classic 5-7-5 haiku poems from your chosen words — or let the tool build one for you.
Perfect for poetry & lyrics
Writers use it to balance meter, hit syllable targets and refine verses before publishing.
How to use
Get started in a few simple steps.
Enter a word, line or sentence. The syllable count updates instantly.
Review each word’s syllable count to understand where the rhythm lives.
Switch to haiku mode, pick a theme or words, and get a fresh 5-7-5 poem.
Edit the generated haiku or count your own lines until they fit the classic 5-7-5 pattern.
Tips & recommendations
Pro tips to get the most out of this tool.
Watch silent letters
Words like “business” and “Wednesday” break naive counting. The tool applies the standard exceptions for you.
Use it to tune song lines
Lyricists can balance syllable counts across verses to keep the melody consistent.
Haiku is 5-7-5, usually
Traditional haiku has a 5-7-5 syllable structure. Use the generator for inspiration, then personalise the middle line.
Practice with everyday words
Count syllables of random words you meet — it is a fast, fun way to internalise the skill.
Examples & data
See this tool in action.
| Word | Syllables |
|---|---|
| Hello | 2 |
| Beautiful | 3 |
| Wednesday | 2 |
| Poetry | 3 |
Sample counts — including the silent-letter words that trip up naive counters.
Find the rhythm in words
Count syllables in any text and auto-generate 5-7-5 haiku poems. Made for poets, students, songwriters and word lovers.
Start freeFrequently asked questions
Quick answers to the most common questions.
Yes — free, unlimited, no signup. All counting happens locally in your browser.
It uses English syllabification rules with common exceptions (silent letters, suffixes), which is accurate for the vast majority of words.
It generates 5-7-5 haiku poems from word banks and your chosen theme — a great starting point for your own poetry.
Yes — checking the syllable count of every line is exactly how lyricists balance verses and keep melodies smooth.