Of course. It looks like you're looking for information about Aspell, a popular spelling checker, and its Python bindings, specifically version 15.

Let's break this down. The versioning can be a bit confusing, so I'll clarify the different parts.
Clarifying the Versions
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Aspell (The Core Library): The underlying C++ library that does the actual spell-checking. The latest stable versions are much newer than 1.15 (e.g., 0.60.8+). The version you're likely interested in is the Python binding for Aspell, not the Aspell library itself.
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PyEnchant (The Python Library): This is the most common and robust Python library for interacting with Aspell. It acts as a "wrapper" or "binding," allowing Python code to use Aspell, Hunspell, and other spell-checking engines behind the scenes.
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Python Version: You mentioned "python 1.15". Python itself is currently at version 3.11. It's very likely you meant the version of the PyEnchant library you want to use, or perhaps an older, unmaintained Aspell Python binding.
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The Recommended Approach: Using PyEnchant and aspell
This is the standard, modern, and most reliable way to use Aspell's power in Python. PyEnchant is not tied to a single Aspell version; it works with the Aspell library installed on your system.
Step 1: Install Aspell on Your System
First, you need the Aspell library itself. PyEnchant will use this.
On Debian/Ubuntu:
sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get install aspell aspell-en # aspell-en is for the English dictionary
On macOS (using Homebrew):

brew install aspell brew install aspell-en # You may need to find the dictionary formula
On Windows (using MSYS2):
- Install MSYS2.
- Open the MSYS2 MINGW64 terminal.
- Run:
pacman -S aspell pacman -S mingw-w64-x86_64-aspell-en # For the English dictionary
Step 2: Install the Python Library (PyEnchant)
Now, install the Python wrapper from PyPI.
pip install pyenchant
Step 3: Use Aspell in Your Python Code
Here is a simple example of how to use it. PyEnchant will automatically detect and use the Aspell library you installed.
import enchant
# Create a dictionary object. enchant will try to use aspell by default.
# You can specify the language.
try:
d = enchant.Dict("en_US") # For American English
# d = enchant.Dict("en_GB") # For British English
except enchant.DictNotFoundError:
print("Error: Aspell dictionary not found.")
print("Please install the dictionary for your language (e.g., aspell-en).")
exit()
# --- Basic Usage ---
# Check if a word is spelled correctly
word1 = "hello"
word2 = "helo"
print(f"Is '{word1}' spelled correctly? {d.check(word1)}") # Output: True
print(f"Is '{word2}' spelled correctly? {d.check(word2)}") # Output: False
# Get suggestions for a misspelled word
suggestions = d.suggest(word2)
print(f"Suggestions for '{word2}': {suggestions}")
# Output: Suggestions for 'helo': ['he lo', 'helot', 'hello', 'help', 'helm', 'hero']
# Check a whole sentence (you need to split it into words)
sentence = "This is a sentense with a spellingg error."
words = sentence.split()
misspelled_words = [word for word in words if not d.check(word)]
print(f"\nMisspelled words in the sentence: {misspelled_words}")
# Output: Misspelled words in the sentence: ['sentense', 'spellingg']
What about an "Aspell Python 1.15" Binding?
It's possible you are referring to an older, now-unmaintained Python C extension for Aspell. These are generally not recommended because:
- They are outdated: They haven't been updated in years and may not work with modern Python versions (3.x) or modern Aspell versions.
- They are harder to install: They require you to compile C code, which can be problematic on some systems.
PyEnchantis superior:PyEnchantis a pure Python wrapper (it uses a C library but the Python part is pure), is actively maintained, and provides a cleaner API that works across multiple spell-checking backends (Aspell, Hunspell, MySpell, etc.).
If you absolutely must find such an old binding, you might find it in an archive like the Python Package Index (PyPI) archives, but I strongly advise against using it.
Summary and Recommendation
| Method | Pros | Cons | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|
PyEnchant (Recommended) |
- Modern, actively maintained - Works on all major OS - Clean Python API - Supports multiple backends (Aspell, Hunspell) - Easy installation ( pip install) |
- Requires installing the system aspell library first |
This is the best and most reliable way to use Aspell in Python. |
| Older C Extension (e.g., "aspell 1.15") | - Might have been slightly faster (negligible) | - Outdated, unmaintained - Hard to install/compile - Likely incompatible with modern Python/Aspell |
Avoid. Use PyEnchant instead. |
Final Answer:
To use Aspell with Python, do not look for a specific "Python 1.15" binding. Instead, follow the modern, recommended approach:
- Install the Aspell library on your operating system.
- Install the
PyEnchantPython library usingpip install pyenchant. - Use the
enchantmodule in your Python code to interface with Aspell. This gives you a powerful, flexible, and up-to-date solution.
