Sentence counter
Counts the sentences in an article or assignment and shows the average words per sentence. It understands the Arabic question mark ؟ too.
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How to use it
- Enter text.
- The result appears straight away and updates as you edit.
- Copy the result, or copy a link that keeps the same values to share it.
How it is calculated
A sentence ends at a full stop, question mark (? or ؟) or exclamation mark followed by a space or the end of the text, and at every blank line. Average length = words ÷ sentences.
Example
Result: Sentences: 4; Words: 24; Average words per sentence: 6.
Limits and caveats
- Abbreviations ending in a full stop, such as e.g., may be counted as a sentence end.
- Text with no punctuation counts as one sentence per paragraph.
Questions about this tool
Does a comma split sentences?
No. Arabic ، and English commas do not end a sentence. Only full stops, question marks and exclamation marks do.
Does a decimal number split a sentence?
No. The dot in 3.14 is not followed by a space, so it is not treated as a sentence end.
What is a good sentence length?
There is no fixed rule, but shorter sentences are usually easier to read. Review very long sentences and split them where you can.