how should i say it?
" i am connecting to the internet thru a USB cable " or
" i am connecting to the internet thru an USB cable " . the one
with an "an" is grammatically correct but sounds awkward.
thanks!
2006-12-11 11:27:51 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
say "a USB cable" because sometimes things that sound better are more gramatically correct.
2006-12-11 11:32:32 · answer #1 · answered by The Bonnator 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When u makes the same sound as the y in you, or o makes the same sound as w in won, then a is used.
a union
a united front
a unicorn
a used napkin
a U.S. ship
a one-legged man
2006-12-11 19:33:06 · answer #2 · answered by teach_empathy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A USB I'd say. Because when you pronounce the letter U you say "you" with a consonant.
2006-12-11 19:33:01 · answer #3 · answered by Sabine É 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The one that uses "an" is gramatically correct but if you're using it in idle online chatter or vocally, "a" works fine.
2006-12-11 19:33:19 · answer #4 · answered by cmfrtkeepr 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in conversation, the 1st one, in a formal setting like a paper, 2nd one
2006-12-11 19:31:13 · answer #5 · answered by Grizzly UM 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give me strength so many weirdos , so little time.
2006-12-11 19:32:04 · answer #6 · answered by Basket-santa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
with the " a". i guess!
2006-12-11 19:32:42 · answer #7 · answered by golondris_1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋