Free Consonant Counter
A consonant is any letter that isn't A, E, I, O, or U — typically including B, C, D, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, N, P, Q, R, S, T, V, W, X, Y, Z. This counter scans your text and reports the total consonants plus a per-letter breakdown.
How the Consonant Counter Works
Every character is scanned and matched against the consonant set (everything alphabetic that isn't a vowel). Spaces, digits, punctuation, and symbols are excluded from the count.
Tips & Best Practices
1English averages ~62% consonants
Across typical English text, consonants make up about 62% of letters. Use this as a baseline when comparing texts.
2High consonant ratios feel 'tougher'
Texts heavy in consonants (Slavic languages, German technical writing) sound denser and harder. Aim for balance unless the dense feel is intentional.
3Y counts as a consonant here
By default this counter includes Y as a consonant. If your assignment treats Y as a vowel, subtract Y's count from the total.
4Useful for spelling drills
Counting consonants is a classic exercise for early readers learning to distinguish vowel and consonant sounds.
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