💬 Free Online Sentence Counter
Count sentences, analyze sentence types, and measure sentence length • Perfect for essays, articles, and writing improvement
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Total Sentences
overall count
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Total Words
across all sentences
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Avg Length
words per sentence
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Longest
words in one sentence
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Shortest
words in one sentence
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Characters
including spaces
📊 Sentence Type Distribution
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Declarative
(statements)
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Interrogative
(questions)
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Exclamatory
(exclamations)
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🔍 Sentence Analysis
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✍️ Writing Tips Based on Your Sentences
📊 Average Sentence Length: 0 words
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📈 Variety Score: 0%
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⚖️ Type Balance
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✨ Key Features
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Real-time Analysis
Updates as you type or paste
Type Detection
Identifies declarative, interrogative, exclamatory
Length Analysis
Average, longest, shortest sentences
Visual Distribution
See sentence type balance at a glance
Writing Tips
Personalized suggestions to improve
📝 Why Analyze Your Sentences?
Sentence analysis helps improve your writing by:
- Readability: Mix short and long sentences for better flow
- Engagement: Use questions to engage readers, exclamations for emphasis
- Clarity: Avoid overly long sentences that confuse readers
- Style: Develop your unique writing voice
- SEO: Optimal sentence length for web content (14-18 words average)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How does the sentence detector work? ▼
The tool splits text by sentence-ending punctuation (.!?) and then analyzes each sentence. It counts words, determines sentence type based on the ending punctuation, and calculates various statistics. Note that abbreviations (like "Dr." or "etc.") might affect detection - we handle common abbreviations intelligently.
What are the different sentence types? ▼
Declarative: Makes a statement (ends with period)
Interrogative: Asks a question (ends with question mark)
Exclamatory: Expresses strong emotion (ends with exclamation mark)
Imperative: Gives a command (can end with period or exclamation) - currently counted as declarative/exclamatory based on punctuation.
Interrogative: Asks a question (ends with question mark)
Exclamatory: Expresses strong emotion (ends with exclamation mark)
Imperative: Gives a command (can end with period or exclamation) - currently counted as declarative/exclamatory based on punctuation.
What's the ideal sentence length? ▼
For web content, aim for 14-18 words per sentence on average. Academic writing can have longer sentences (20-25 words). For readability, mix short sentences (8-12 words) with longer ones (20-25 words) to create rhythm and flow.
Can I use this for academic essays? ▼
Absolutely! This tool is perfect for academic writing. Use it to check sentence variety, avoid overly long or short sentences, and ensure you're using a good mix of sentence types. The writing tips can help improve your essay's readability.
Is my text saved or stored? ▼
No! All processing happens in your browser. Your text never leaves your device. We cannot see, store, or access your content. Your privacy is 100% protected.