Syllable Counter API
Syllable Counter is a tool for counting syllables in words and text. It uses the CMU Pronouncing Dictionary for accurate syllable counting with rule-based fallback for unknown words.
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123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930313233343536373839404142434445464748{ "status": "ok", "error": null, "data": { "text": "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog", "total_syllables": 11, "word_count": 9, "average_syllables_per_word": 1.22, "words": [ { "word": "the", "syllables": 1 }, { "word": "quick", "syllables": 1 }, { "word": "brown", "syllables": 1 }, { "word": "fox", "syllables": 1 }, { "word": "jumps", "syllables": 1 }, { "word": "over", "syllables": 2 }, { "word": "the", "syllables": 1 }, { "word": "lazy", "syllables": 2 }, { "word": "dog", "syllables": 1 } ] } }
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What does the Syllable Counter API do?
Syllable Counter is a tool for counting syllables in words and text. It uses the CMU Pronouncing Dictionary for accurate syllable counting with rule-based fallback for unknown words. The API returns structured data in JSON, XML, or YAML format, making it easy to integrate into any application or workflow.
How fast is the Syllable Counter API?
The Syllable Counter API has an average response time of 221ms, with a median (p50) of 209ms and 99th percentile of 301ms. Our infrastructure maintains 99.9% uptime with servers distributed globally for low latency.
How much does the Syllable Counter API cost?
Each call to the Syllable Counter API uses 1 credit. The free tier includes 100 credits per month. Paid plans start at $29.99/month with higher limits, and enterprise plans offer custom pricing with priority support.
How do I authenticate Syllable Counter API requests?
Include your API key in the request header as X-API-Key: your_key_here. All requests are made over HTTPS for security. You can get your API key by signing up for a free account.
What HTTP methods does Syllable Counter support?
The Syllable Counter API supports POST requests. Use POST for sending larger payloads or complex data structures. Check our documentation for detailed parameter specifications.
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