Poetry Meter Scanner
Paste English verse for a transparent heuristic scan. Review syllable splits, alternating stress marks, pattern distance, and the best matching meter without treating it as a pronunciation authority.
A QUICK WALKTHROUGH
How to use this tool
- Paste up to 100 lines and 20,000 characters of English verse.
- Run the scan to estimate syllables and compare four repeating foot patterns.
- Review line-level confidence and copy the analysis for manual correction.
English heuristic
Uses spelling-based vowel groups, a small exception list, and function-word hints. Pronunciation, elision, names, dialects, and poetic substitutions can differ.
Pattern comparison
Compares estimated syllables with iambic, trochaic, anapestic, and dactylic templates, then reports the smallest mismatch and foot count.
Local limits
Input is limited to 20,000 characters, 100 nonblank lines, and 400 words per line. Analysis stays in this browser.
GOOD TO KNOW
Common questions
Is this a pronunciation dictionary?
No. It is a spelling-based heuristic and can be wrong.
Does it support other languages?
No. The interface is localized, but the poem must be English.
Can it prove a poem has a meter?
No. It reports an estimate and uncertainty for manual review.