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Haiku checker

Shape a three-line draft against 5 · 7 · 5. Same syllable engine as the lyriic poetry editor — private in your browser.

This draft hits 5 · 7 · 5.

Draft

  • 5 — matches

  • 7 — matches

  • 5 — matches

Counts use English syllables from the bundled dictionary. Traditional Japanese haiku is measured in on — sound units that are not the same as English syllables — so treat 5 · 7 · 5 as a useful teaching form, not a universal rule.

Each line shows its syllable total, a simple meter tick, and a delta when you are over or under the English teaching targets of five, seven, and five.

English haiku practice varies — some poets treat the form more loosely than strict 5-7-5, and Japanese haiku is counted in on, not English syllables. Use this checker for a clear syllabic readout, then refine the image on the page.

When you want live 5/7/5 ticks while you write — not only after you paste — open the lyriic editor and choose the Haiku meter ruler. Drafts stay local; nothing is sent to a server for counting.

Common questions

What is a 5-7-5 haiku?
In English teaching contexts, a haiku is often three lines with five syllables, then seven, then five. Traditional Japanese haiku is measured in on (sound units), which is not identical to English syllables.
Does lyriic include a haiku meter ruler?
Yes. In the editor, choose the Haiku preset under meter rulers for live 5/7/5 ticks beside each line as you write.
Is my haiku uploaded?
No. Syllable checks run locally in your browser. lyriic is local-first and does not require an account.