Lyric Syllable & Stress Counter
Line-by-line syllable counts from a real English syllable algorithm, an estimated stress pattern with stressed/unstressed marks above the text, the metre it suggests, and variance so inconsistent lines stand out.
Syllables per line
Stress pattern 0101010101 · 8 words
Stress pattern 0101110101 · 8 words
Stress pattern 01001010000 · 9 words
Overall metre
- 5 × 2-syllable foot “01” (100%)
- 3 × 3-syllable foot “010” (67%)
Variance 0.22 (standard deviation 0.47 syllables). A high value means the lines are not consistently metred; a low one means they are close to uniform.
About this tool
Each line is split into words, words are counted with a vowel-group algorithm that handles silent final e, consonant + le endings and common diphthongs, and a table of exceptions covers the words those rules get wrong. A simple stress model then marks one stressed syllable per word, names the metre it suggests, and reports the average, variance and range so inconsistent lines are easy to spot.
Stress is estimated from spelling, not from a pronunciation dictionary, so it is a guide rather than a definitive scansion — sung syllables often differ from spoken ones anyway. Everything runs in your browser.
- 100% free — no account needed
- Runs in your browser
- Nothing is uploaded
Frequently asked questions
Is Lyric Syllable & Stress Counter really free?
Yes. Lyric Syllable & Stress Counter is completely free on PureBrowser — every feature, with no account, no trial, and no credit card.
Does Lyric Syllable & Stress Counter upload my data?
No. Lyric Syllable & Stress Counter runs entirely inside your browser, so anything you type, paste, or open stays on your own device.
Do I need to sign up or install anything?
Neither. There is no account and nothing to download — open the page and Lyric Syllable & Stress Counter is ready to use on desktop or mobile.
Does Lyric Syllable & Stress Counter work offline?
Once the page has loaded, yes. All of the processing happens locally in your browser, so it keeps working without a connection.
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