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Estimate reading ease from words, sentences, and syllables.
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Result
Reading ease: 37.5 Words: 13 Sentences: 2 Estimated grade: 6
Frequently asked questions
- What grade level should I aim for?
- General-audience writing usually targets a US grade 7-9 reading level, which corresponds to a Flesch Reading Ease score of roughly 60-70. Technical or academic copy will score lower and that is expected.
- How are syllables counted?
- Syllables are estimated using vowel-group heuristics that work well for English but are imperfect for unusual words, names, and loanwords. Treat the score as a guide rather than a precise measurement.
- Why did my score drop after I added more facts?
- Readability formulas reward short sentences and short words, so adding multi-syllable terminology or longer sentences lowers the score even when the content improves. Aim for clarity over chasing a number.