A single sentence
text = The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
Result: 9 words · 1 sentence · 44 characters
Word Counter
Count words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, and paragraphs in any text. Also estimates how long it takes to read or speak the text aloud. Handles Unicode text and updates instantly in your browser.
Enter your values and press Calculate — the result appears here.
Worked examples
Two paragraphs
text = First paragraph with two sentences. Here is the second.\n\nSecond paragraph begins here.
Result: 13 words · 2 paragraphs · 3 sentences
Frequently asked questions
How do you count words?
Words are whitespace-separated tokens: letters, numbers, and punctuation attached to a word all count as one word. "Hello world" is 2 words; "don't" is 1.
How is reading time estimated?
Reading time uses an average adult reading speed of about 200 words per minute; speaking time uses about 130 words per minute. Both are estimates — your actual pace may differ.
Why might the sentence count be off?
A sentence is counted when it ends with . ! ? or … followed by a space or the end of the text. Abbreviations like "Dr." or "e.g." can therefore be counted as sentence ends.
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