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SYLLABLE COUNT

Blog Posted by Nette Onclaud: 7/14/2014 12:18:00 PM

since most of my recent challenges are based on syllables, i am now realizing that websites have different counters....

the most reliable one is www.howmanysyllables.com which was recommended by a good friend, kashinath ...

the word ' PIER' contains one syllable and while judging my last contest, a few missed this... likewise, i emailed TPS as a winner, Dr. Ram Mehta was not included in the winning list, no matter how i tried to post his entry. " Evening On The Pier"...he won 3rd place, so let's congratulate him for a job well done!..

special citation goes to Frederick Parker for his splendid work, except for a 7--syl line...

thank you for supporting this creative exercise... you were all incredible !

( i went for those who gave me a heart-kick and considered my criteria for judging)...

if you have any suggestions regarding the accuracy of syl counts, o let us know through a friendly discussion...

congrats to all participants; you are all winners in my heart!..

my new challenge is now posted... it's another poetic ride based on, well, syllabic requirements!... join in ,dear soupers!...i'm into this brevity mode of late... huggs!

- See more at: https://www.poetrysoup.com/poetry_contests/member_contest_winners.aspx#sthash.XieAQbTG.dpuf

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Charmaine Chircop

July 16, 2014 at 11:35 AM

Sweet Nette,Firstly hope all is well where you live.I read a post from Nikko re Philippines which makes me concerned.Re contests -I hardly ever participate in contests,though I did participate in one of yours in the past and it was fun,yet I'm still glad I got to read this blog and am sure the syllable link would be quite useful.Tnks for sharing and Congrats. to all winners : )

Gabby Sabre

July 15, 2014 at 1:35 PM

The site you provided was really helpful. I found out that syllable count is different from pronunciation of words. Quite interesting, Nette. Special applause to winners and to Frederick. Thank you!

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

July 15, 2014 at 11:20 AM

Thanks NEtte.. :) well this site from you helped me allot.. :D!! keep it up dear.. :D!

Manny Paras

July 15, 2014 at 7:16 AM

I also have a hard time logging on soup, lessening my visits here. Regarding syllable counts, I use the dictionary sites which are probably effective. Next time, I'll try your suggestion, Nette and will join your new contest. Congratulations!

Andrea Dietrich

July 15, 2014 at 12:44 AM

Nette, I don't use the syllable counters, but I've been doing them for you the past few times just for the heck of it. The one you had two contests ago was a very nice one. Is it different from the one in this contest? Congrats to all the winners of that last great contest and thanks for my win.

Mohan Chutani

July 14, 2014 at 9:51 PM

Thanx nette for your placement. I usually use the syllable counter provided by the poetrysoup.com as one of its resources unless otherwise asked by the contest sponsor. In future, I will follow howmanysyllables.com if it has been found to be more accurate. Also, nette, could we not ask poetrysoup.com to provide a link to it within the site, may be through you? Mohan

Dr.Ram Mehta

July 14, 2014 at 9:23 PM

Thanks nette. I always used howmanysyllables. and it's accurate counter and thanks for my placement.

Jan Allison

July 14, 2014 at 1:35 PM

I was delighted with my 5th place Nette and used the syllable counter you provided - an excellent tool for the job! have already started on your next challenge! Hugs Jan xxx

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