When do i use a,an in the sentence?

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hi,Are someone can explain me ,when and how i use this form?Thanks

Marius Hancu · Accepted Answer

See some of these threads:

Also, click under the "Articles" and "Indefinite articles" buttons under your original posting

BarbaraPA · Answer

Use "an" before a noun that starts with a vowel sound. Note that it's the way it sounds, not the letter that determines it.

Umbrella starts with a soft u, so it's an umbrella.

University starts with a hard u, so it's a university.

BeginStudent · Answer

i dont understand it very well someone else can give me but not in the search in the others posts.

We always use with a,an before none ... someone can give to me some examples ?

Thanks.

Anonymous · Answer

Pronunciation is the only determining factor.

If the noun or adjective being used starts with a VOWEL SOUND, then it should be preceded by "an." Here are some examples:

An apple, an argument, an uncle, an old man, an amazing story, an autobiography.

If the noun or adjective being used starts with CONSONANT SOUND, then it should be preceded by "a." Here are some examples:"

A book, a record, a candlestick, a unicorn (note that a hard "u" is pronounced as if it began with a "y" as YOO-ne-corn), a wonderful idea, a standing ovation.

We english native speakers still can't agree on historic. (a historic vs. an historic) I vote for "a historic event"

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