SYL(1) SYL(1) NAME syl - syllable counter SYNOPSIS syl [ -flags ][ -ver ] [ -num ][ file ... ] DESCRIPTION Syl counts the number of syllables in each word in the input text. The input text can be a file, or words typed in at the terminal. Syl prints each unique word in the file pre- ceded by its syllable count, with the words ordered alpha- betically within each syllable category. That is, all one- syllable words are printed first, in alphabetical order, followed by the two-syllable words, and so on. One option is available: -num only print words that have at least num sylla- bles, where num is an integer. To use syl interactively, type syl (carriage return), then type in the word or words to be counted on the next line. Syl will print the syllable count for each word. Two options give information about the program: -flags print the command synopsis line (see above) showing command flags and options, then exit. -ver print the Writer's Workbench version number of the command, then exit. EXAMPLES The command: syl -5 filename will print all the words in filename that have five sylla- bles or more. The sequence: syl (carriage return) Who needs a dictionary will print the syllable counts for each word in the line. When finished, type "control-d." BUGS Because there are minor rules and exceptions in English, not covered by the syl program, the program is about 98% accu- rate. SUPPORT SYL(1) SYL(1) COMPONENT NAME: Writer's Workbench APPROVAL AUTHORITY: Div 452 STATUS: Standard SUPPLIER: Dept 45271 USER INTERFACE: Stacey Keenan, Dept 45271, PY x3733 .}f SUPPORT LEVEL: Class B - unqualified support other than Div 452 .}f