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Scansion

English prosody analysis tool

Text Input
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Scansion
ˊstressed
˘unstressed
ⓘ click a syllable to cycle: ˊ → ˘ → ·

Scansion marks will appear here.

ˊ marks stressed syllables  ·  ˘ marks unstressed syllables.

The tool uses a phonological dictionary plus heuristics. Some words—especially proper nouns and unusual vocabulary—may need manual review.