Sentence Counter
Count sentences and average sentence length. Abbreviation-aware so "Dr." doesn't break it.
Quick answer: Count sentences and average sentence length. Abbreviation-aware so "Dr." doesn't break it.
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Frequently asked questions
- How do I count sentences in a paragraph?
- Paste your text and the live counter shows the sentence count and average sentence length — perfect for readability checks.
- How does the tool detect sentences?
- We split on sentence-ending punctuation (. ! ?) and ignore common abbreviations so they don't create false sentence breaks.
- Do abbreviations like "Dr." break sentence counting?
- No. The counter recognises common abbreviations (Dr., Mr., Mrs., e.g., i.e., etc., vs.) and treats them as part of the surrounding sentence.
- What's a good average sentence length?
- For comfortable reading, aim for 15–20 words. Anything above 25 starts to feel dense; mixing short and long sentences makes the rhythm easier to read.
- Can I count sentences in different languages?
- Yes for any language using Latin punctuation (. ! ?). Some scripts (e.g. Chinese 。 or Arabic ؟) use different end-of-sentence marks and may need cleanup first.
- Does the tool count bullet points as sentences?
- Bullet points without ending punctuation aren't counted as sentences. Add a period to each bullet to include them in the count.
- Why is my sentence count different than Word?
- Word handles abbreviations slightly differently and treats some bullet markers as sentence enders. Counts usually agree to within ±1 for normal prose.
- Can I use this for academic writing?
- Yes. The average sentence length helps you spot overly long sentences — a common issue in academic writing where 30+ word sentences hurt readability.
- How do I reduce long sentences?
- Look for sentences with multiple commas or coordinating conjunctions. Splitting them at the conjunction usually creates two clearer sentences.
- Is sentence counting accurate for dialogue?
- Yes. Quoted speech ending in a period or question mark counts as one sentence — the same as plain prose.