{"categories":[{"label":"Artistic Software","url":"https://skillfed.io/packages/category/artistic-software"}],"enrichment":{"capability":"Provides a simple Python interface to query the CMU Pronouncing Dictionary for word pronunciations, rhymes, and phonetic matching without requiring NLTK.","skillfed_tags":["phonetics","nlp-adjacent","educational"],"use_cases":["Generate rhyming word suggestions for poetry, songwriting, or creative writing tools","Build pronunciation-aware word games or educational applications","Analyze phonetic patterns in text for linguistic research or NLP experiments","Create word-search or word-puzzle solvers that match on sound rather than spelling","Teach pronunciation and phonetics concepts in educational software"],"what_it_does":"Pronouncing wraps the CMU Pronouncing Dictionary in a lightweight Python interface, letting you look up pronunciations and find rhyming words without the overhead of installing NLTK. It depends on cmudict for the underlying phonetic data and exposes functions like rhymes() to query words by their sound patterns. The package is designed for developers, educators, and researchers who need phonetic lookups in their code.\n\nTypical use cases include building rhyme generators, analyzing word sounds in poetry or music applications, and educational tools that teach pronunciation. The package has been actively maintained since its 2015 release and carries no known security vulnerabilities.","worth_installing":"Yes. Low install friction, active maintenance, permissive MIT license, no vulnerabilities, and a focused single-purpose design make this a safe choice for any project needing CMU dictionary lookups. The single dependency (cmudict) is standard and well-maintained. Install if you need rhyme or pronunciation queries without NLTK's larger footprint."},"id":"pronouncing","links":{"html":"https://skillfed.io/packages/pronouncing","md":"https://skillfed.io/packages/pronouncing.md","pypi":"https://pypi.org/project/pronouncing/"},"maintenance":{"status":"active"},"meta":{"latest_release":"2026-04-17","license_spdx":"MIT","license_treatment":"permissive","name":"pronouncing","python_support":"supports_current","summary":"A simple interface for the CMU pronouncing dictionary"},"popularity":{"monthly_downloads":102403,"position":12871,"tier":"top_15000"},"security":{"n_vulnerabilities":0},"version":"0.3.0"}