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Aravindr Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

Why we use "a user" and not "an user"

Hi all

I have got a very simple question. Why are we using "a user" and not "an user" even while "u" is a vowel.

Thanks in advance
Aravind
  

Top answer

It is not determined by the letter, but by the sound. 'User' begins with / j /. A user A unicorn A ukulele An uncle An upholstered armchair An honor

— Mister Micawber

  • It is not determined by the letter, but by the sound.
  • 'User' begins with / j /.
  • A user A unicorn A ukulele An uncle An upholstered armchair An honor
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It is not determined by the letter, but by the sound. 'User' begins with / j /.

A user
A unicorn
A ukulele
An uncle
An upholstered armchair
An honor
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AravindrWhy are we using "a user" and not "an user" even while "u" is a vowel.
'u' is pronounced as 'you'. That's why we say 'a user'.
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