"an NLP" or "a NLP"; which one is correct in written English?

Question

Which one is the correct form in written English? I am leaning towards "an NLP", since "N" starts with "e" but not sure.

Answer 1

The choice between a and an always depends purely on the pronunciation of the following word, not on anything else. Hence a universal understanding. It doesn't depend on the spelling of the following word, which begins with a u, nor does it depend on the head noun understanding.

If you expect your readers to say "en el pee", then Yes, an is appropriate.