Vowel Consonant Counter
Analyze text composition with detailed letter statistics
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This tool counts English vowels (A, E, I, O, U) and consonants. Analysis is case-insensitive and processes text locally in your browser.
Understanding Vowels and Consonants
Vowels (A, E, I, O, U) are speech sounds produced without blocking airflow, while consonants are sounds made by partially or completely blocking airflow. The ratio of vowels to consonants affects text readability and pronunciation.
Our counter provides detailed statistics including individual letter frequencies, percentages, and visual distribution to help analyze text composition.
Common Use Cases
Linguistic analysis and language learning
Text readability and complexity assessment
Poetry and creative writing analysis
Educational exercises and phonics teaching
Content optimization for speech synthesis
Frequently Asked Questions
What about Y - is it a vowel or consonant?
Y is treated as a consonant in this tool. While Y can function as a vowel in some words, it's traditionally classified as a consonant in English.
Are accented letters counted?
This tool focuses on basic English letters (A-Z). Accented letters and special characters are counted as symbols rather than vowels or consonants.
What's a typical vowel-to-consonant ratio?
In English text, vowels typically make up about 35-40% of letters, while consonants make up 60-65%. This ratio can vary significantly based on the type of text.