# Haiku checker

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

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.

## Open the editor

Write with the Haiku meter: https://lyriic.com/