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Python Python Collections (2016, retired 2019) Lists Disemvowel

Posted by Kevin Caruso
Kevin Caruso
3,930 Points

How do i approach this problem?

Not quite sure if i'm in even on the right track. Any help would be appreciated!

disemvowel.py 
def disemvowel(word):
    vowels = ['a','e','i','o','u']
    letters= ", ".split(word)
    for letter in letters:
        if letter.lower() in vowels:
            letters.pop(letter)
    "".join(letters)

    return word
Dave Faliskie
Dave Faliskie
17,793 Points
Dave Faliskie
Dave Faliskie
17,793 Points

Maybe try something with .replace() and your existing vowels list.

1 Answer

Pete P
Pete P
7,613 Points
Pete P
Pete P
7,613 Points

Double check the documentation on .pop(). When using it, the parameter you give it is an integer representing the index of the character you wish to pop off the list. You cannot place a 'string' into the function. I agree with Dave, maybe try using .replace()