Is a or an correct preceding an acronym beginning with a consonant?

Since you say "arr pee eff dee" you should use "an."

Hi,

It is better to use 'an' before a vowel SOUND. Never look for the vowel or consonant.

I feel it was better if an 'a' or 'the' was there before service. Though it may give different meanings.

Thanks......

Hi,

Our mission as a (or an) RPFD team is service excellence.

I hope you dont mind if I comment that this mission statement seems very bland and generic. Every business and organization in the world could say that's their mission.



Is RPFD a fire department? How about this?

Our mission as an RPFD team is to put out fires and save lives.

AnonymousWhich is correct - a or an before an acronym beginning with a consonant?

It depends on the consonant. See .

CJ

Hello CJ,

I went through the thread. But Do you agree with it?

Thanks for your comment and eagerly wait for your future replies.

Yes, CJ, Clive, and I all agree that RPFD would be preceded by an "an." The sound is "ar," a vowel sound.

Hello,

What about these sentences............

1. He is an English teacher.

2. He is a European.

3. Wait for an hour.

4. I want a house

5. This is an umbrella.

6. That is a uniform.

7. It is an unladden cart.

8. It is a useful book.

Those are all fine in terms of the a/an, but #10 isn't grammatical. "Cambridge is a university" is fine, though.

Hi,

I too knew that.But the matter is that, many people answering in this forum, I felt as Americans. Because I have received many answers against that we follow in Asia..........

Thank you.......Ever('always' in America) want to be to your friend.