python "sounds-like" module

Wildemar Wildenburger lasses_weil at klapptsowieso.net
Wed Dec 12 20:04:55 EST 2007


Astan Chee wrote:
> Anyway, Im trying to find a python module (im not sure if it exists) 
> that takes two words and compares if they sound the same. So 'right' and 
> 'write' sounds the same or 'u' and 'you' . Also I know this takes into 
> account the use of language and accent but is there any out there before 
> I start making my own?

I don't know of any Python modules, but as far as algorithms go, maybe 
you get lucky reading up on "soundex" or "metaphone".

regards
/W



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