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Syllable Counter vs Rice Purity Test

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Syllable Counter compared with Rice Purity Test
DetailSyllable Counter logo Syllable CounterRice Purity Test logo Rice Purity Test
What it doesNot given Take the classic 100-question quiz to discover your purity score
StageNot given Established
FoundedNot given 1924
Based inNot given US
Pricing modelFree Free
PricingNot given Not given
Key features
  • Dictionary-based counting using 126,044-word CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
  • Estimated word flagging with spelling-based fallback
  • Per-line syllable counts for poetry forms
  • Haiku (5-7-5), tanka (5-7-5-7-7), cinquain (2-4-6-8-2) presets
  • Readability metrics: syllables per word and per sentence
  • Live syllable count as you type
  • Text and CSV export options
  • Share links with text in URL fragment
  • Runs entirely in browser with no server uploads
  • Word lists for one through six-syllable words
  • 100 yes-or-no questions
  • Score from 0 to 100 based on yes answers
  • Mobile-friendly one question at a time format
  • Optional anonymous score sharing
  • Save progress across browser refreshes
  • Retake test unlimited times
  • Seven score bands with meaning interpretations
  • Teen version with 50 age-appropriate questions
What makes it different
  • Tells you which counts are exact dictionary lookups and which are spelling-based estimates
  • Per-line syllable counts with deviation indicators for poetry
  • All processing happens in your browser with no data sent to servers
  • Built by a single developer with no ads, accounts or funding
  • Mobile-optimized interface designed for smartphones
  • Complete privacy with all scoring in browser
  • Transparent about score limitations
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last check2 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)04
Citation Flow (Majestic)1719
Referring domains (Majestic)27

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