Haiku Validator

Check if your poem adheres to the classic 5-7-5 syllable structure.

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The 5-7-5 Rule

A traditional Japanese haiku is a three-phrase poem with a 5, 7, 5 syllable structure. This tool uses a standard algorithm to count syllables, which is very accurate but may not be perfect for every unique English word.