Useful for cryptography, word games, linguistics and any analysis that needs letter frequency. The result is computed locally, so private text stays private.
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How to use the Consonant Counter
- Paste or type the text you want to analyse.
- Tick "Y is a vowel" if you want y excluded from the consonant count.
- Read the total, the per-letter table and the ratio.
- Sort the table by clicking a column header in your head - it is already sorted by count.
About this tool
The Consonant Counter is built for speed and accuracy: every calculation runs in your browser, so your data never leaves your device and the result updates as you type. It works equally well on a phone, a tablet or a desktop, and it is free to use as many times as you like.
Common use cases
- Letter-frequency analysis for cryptography.
- Linguistics homework and sound-pattern study.
- Word games such as Scrabble or Boggle.
- Checking letter balance in a headline.
Tips for the best result
- Use the latest figures you have - even a small change in rate or term can shift the outcome by hundreds.
- For annual figures, divide by 12 to get a monthly number you can compare with the result.
- Bookmark this page and revisit the calculation as the inputs change.
Frequently asked questions
Which letters count as consonants?
Every letter of the alphabet that is not a vowel. With Y treated as a vowel (default off), there are 21 consonants; otherwise 20.
Are digits and punctuation counted?
No. Only letters a-z are included in the frequency table.
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