Count syllables in any word or text. See a word-by-word breakdown and check your haiku pattern.
Enter text on 3 separate lines to check the 5-7-5 haiku pattern. Haiku Checker tool →
| Word | Syllables |
|---|---|
| beautiful | 3 |
| information | 4 |
| every | 2 |
| important | 3 |
| education | 4 |
| different | 3 |
| interesting | 4 |
| experience | 4 |
| orange | 2 |
| chocolate | 3 |
A syllable is a unit of pronunciation with one vowel sound. For example, "water" has two syllables (wa-ter), while "beautiful" has three (beau-ti-ful). Every word has at least one syllable.
The simplest method is to count the vowel sounds. Place your hand under your chin and say the word aloud — each time your chin drops, that is one syllable. Silent "e" at the end usually does not count.
Our counter uses a rule-based algorithm that handles most English words correctly. Some exceptions (like "fire" or "poem") may vary by dialect. For poetry, always verify by reading aloud.
A haiku is a Japanese poem with three lines following a 5-7-5 syllable pattern. Type your three lines and the tool will count syllables per line to help you hit the pattern.