We know that before a vowel we should use 'an' instead of 'a' as an indefinite article.Sometimes there are exceptions in this rule as its not always wih the vowels'a.e.i.o.u'.Something with the sound.Whatever its i would like to know the rule.
2006-12-22 05:30:17 · 6 answers · asked by BANS 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
"A" in front of consonants and in front of the words beginning with an "o" that has a "w" or a "u" that has a "y" sound (like once, use or one, etc.). Ex: A one-eyed dog.
"An" in front vowels and words beginning with with a silent "h." Ex: It will be an hour before we begin.
2006-12-22 05:33:43 · answer #1 · answered by Joy M 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Use a before words beginning with consonant sounds, including those with an initial pronounced h and those spelled with vowels
that are sounded as consonants: a historian, a one o'clock class, a university. Use an before words that begin with vowel sounds, including those spelled with an initial silent h: an orgy, an L , an honor.
2006-12-22 06:05:22 · answer #2 · answered by Max 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your word begins with a vowel, but has a consonent sound, you do not use "an" (ie "unicorn," "use," "one,"). If the word starts with a silent consonent then you should use. "an"
2006-12-22 05:37:36 · answer #3 · answered by leahivan 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I think it has to do with the first sound like "it has been AN honor" the H is silent so you use AN
2006-12-22 05:33:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
like if the sound is a vowel sound like ah eh ayy or oh
an hour
2006-12-22 05:44:29 · answer #5 · answered by , 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sound can call for an, example an hour, an herb.
2006-12-22 05:32:54 · answer #6 · answered by Mr 51 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋