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Poetry Meter Detector
Instantly analyze iambic, trochaic, anapestic, dactylic meters and more. Perfect for poets, students, and Shakespeare lovers.
Supports English poetry. For best results, use well-formatted lines.
Your metrical analysis will appear here
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a poetic meter?
Meter is the rhythmic structure of a verse, defined by the pattern of stressed (/) and unstressed (˘) syllables. It gives poetry its musical quality.
How does this detector work?
Our tool counts syllables using advanced English spelling rules and analyzes the natural stress of multi‑syllable words. It then matches the line against known metrical patterns to find the best fit.
What meters can it identify?
Iambic (˘/), trochaic (/˘), anapestic (˘˘/), dactylic (/˘˘), spondaic (//), and pyrrhic (˘˘). Combined with line length (monometer to octameter), it detects dozens of classical forms.
Is the analysis 100% accurate?
No automated scansion is perfect because English stress can be ambiguous. The tool uses probabilistic matching and highlights potential conflicts. For critical work, always consult a manual scansion guide.
Can it check Shakespeare's sonnets?
Absolutely! Iambic pentameter (five iambs) is Shakespeare's signature, and this tool will instantly confirm the pattern. Try Sonnet 18 or any blank verse.
Why do some syllables show a warning color?
When a word’s natural stress conflicts with the detected meter, it is highlighted in yellow. This often happens with poetic license or dialect variation – you can still override manually.
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