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Using a or an depends on the word or the sound of the word that follows. e. begins with a consonant 'y' sound, so 'a' is used); a university ; a unicycle an + nouns starting with silent "h": an hour a + nouns starting with a pronounced "h": a horse In some cases where "h" is pronounced, such as "historical," you can use an.
- Using a or an depends on the word or the sound of the word that follows.
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- begins with a consonant 'y' sound, so 'a' is used); a university ; a unicycle an + nouns starting with silent "h": an hour a + nouns starting with a pronounced "h": a horse In some cases where "h" is pronounced, such as "historical," you can use an.
- However, a is more commonly used and preferred.
- A historical event is worth recording.
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Using a or an depends on the word or the sound of the word that follows. Use:
- a + singular noun beginning with a consonant: a boy; a car; a bike; a zoo; a dog
- an + singular noun beginning with a vowel: an elephant; an egg; an apple; an idiot; an orphan
- a + singular noun beginning with a consonant sound: a user (sounds like 'yoo-zer,' i.e. begins wi
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