how come its AN RN but A registered nurse. hmm...many wonders. what do u think?
2006-09-14 20:11:10 · 6 answers · asked by .oh snap.london bridge.oh snap. 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
well still...its the same thing... a rn doesnt sound so bad.
2006-09-14 20:18:50 · update #1
The article AN is used before a vowel sound, not a word that starts with a vowel.
Because the lone letter R is pronounced as /ar/ we should use AN in front of it.
We also write....AN umbrella, but ....A union meeting for the same reason. The U in union is pronounced as /yu/.
2006-09-14 20:21:58 · answer #1 · answered by tichur 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is just easier to say. Try saying "a RN" or "an registered nurse."
2006-09-15 03:15:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
because when we say RN the letter R begins with an vowel
(ar en)
2006-09-15 03:19:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The letter R starts with a vowle sound
2006-09-15 03:45:45 · answer #4 · answered by Legandivori 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
grammar conscious?
2006-09-15 03:28:12 · answer #5 · answered by angelleah12 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to http://depts.gallaudet.edu/englishworks/grammar/aanthe.html
2006-09-15 03:20:25 · answer #6 · answered by Elchin I 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋