An algorithm for an article

Question

Hi,

I need an algorithm for calculating the indefinite article for an English noun.

Ape => an ape
Unicorn => a unicorn
X-ray => an X-ray

Answer 1

Jegors Čemisovs , just follow the rules how to select "a" or "an" in English. Check what is the first letter of the string and depending on that add the appropriate article.