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