The indefinite article 'an'

AH020387What letters (of words) are preceded by the indefinite article 'an'?

They are 'a' 'e' 'i' 'o' 'u' and a silent 'h'.

the "h" i didnt know that u can use it too..may u give me an example of that please?

He is an_honest man.

I will be here for only an_hour.

but:

They have a home in New Mexico.

I have a horse named Trigger.

She gave a humorous speech.

oh yah ture..thanks for that ..i learned somthing today =D

Thanks

Please note -- you also use "an" for words (usually abbreviations or acronyms) that begin with a vowel sound, and "a" for words beginning with a consonant sound. So, it's "a US Senator" but "an MBA degree."

khoffPlease note -- you also use "an" for words (usually abbreviations or acronyms) that begin with a vowel sound, and "a" for words beginning with a consonant sound. So, it's "a US Senator" but "an MBA degree."

Thanks for adding that, my friend!

Thanks

It's exactly what Khoff said,it depends on sound either it's avowel or consonant.We say: A university.Though we have a vowel :u,but prnonunciation is (y),so it's not a vowel sound but consonant one.Here you have another example : Hour;we have here a consonant H,but you pronounce it (awer)but you don't pronounce H,so the first letter is a and a