Vowel Counter
Count vowels and consonants in your text. See a breakdown of each vowel (a, e, i, o, u) with individual counts and percentages.
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Vowel Distribution in English
In standard English text, vowels typically make up about 38–40% of all letters. The most common vowel is E, followed by A, O, I, and U.
| Vowel | Typical Frequency |
|---|---|
| E | 12.7% |
| A | 8.2% |
| O | 7.5% |
| I | 7.0% |
| U | 2.8% |
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What are the 5 vowels in English?
The five standard English vowels are A, E, I, O, and U. The letter Y is sometimes considered a vowel when it makes a vowel sound (as in 'gym' or 'happy').
What percentage of English letters are vowels?
In typical English text, vowels make up approximately 38–40% of all letters. The letter E alone accounts for about 12.7% of all letters.