Converting Integers to Words in Python

Transforming numerical values into their corresponding word representations can be a perplexing task in Python. This article explores a straightforward solution using the inflect package.

The Dilemma:

The example provided attempts to print the lyrics of the song "99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall" by replacing the numerical values with words. However, the code currently displays the numbers instead of their verbal counterparts.

The Solution:

Fortunately, the inflect package provides a simple way to convert integers to words in Python. Follow these steps:

1. Install inflect:

$ pip install inflect

2. Import inflect:

import inflect

3. Create an inflect engine:

p = inflect.engine()

4. Convert a number to words:

p.number_to_words(99)

Output:

ninety-nine

Example:

Rewriting the provided example using inflect:

import inflect

p = inflect.engine()

for i in range(99, 0, -1):
    print(p.number_to_words(i), "Bottles of beer on the wall,")
    print(p.number_to_words(i), "bottles of beer.")
    print("Take one down and pass it around,")
    print(p.number_to_words(i - 1), "bottles of beer on the wall.")
    print()

This code will now print the lyrics of "99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall" using words instead of numbers.