2006-12-13 21:55:23 · 4 answers · asked by Charm 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Because its pronounced like a vowel.
2006-12-13 21:57:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, because the "h" is silent or unpronounced therefore the "au" sound emerges first. The rule of thumb here is always pronounciation. This is because it sounds better if the sounds are interspersed with vowels between consonants. Notice that the otherwise sounds pretty unnatural to the ear. This is unfavorable because whoever hears you is automatically distracted a little, when the whole point of speaking to another is for him/her to understand what you are trying to say as efficiently as possible.
2006-12-14 06:07:59 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. man about slum 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The form "an" is always prescribed before words beginning with a silent h, such as "honorable", "heir", "hour", and, in American English, "herb".
2006-12-14 06:07:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the word "hour" you don't pronounce the "h", is like saying "our".
2006-12-14 06:06:06 · answer #4 · answered by J K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋