“A” vs. “An”: What’s the Difference?
Jun 9, 2023
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The difference between “a” and “an”
- "A" is used before consonant sounds, while "an" is used before vowel sounds.
- The pronunciation of "a" is "uh", while the pronunciation of "an" is "an".
- Both words are used to indicate an indefinite article and are used before singular nouns, but their usage depends on the sound the noun starts with.
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What is the definition of “a” and “an”?
A
- "A" is an indefinite article used before singular countable nouns.
- It is pronounced as "uh".
- It is used when the noun starts with a consonant sound.
An
- "An" is an indefinite article used before singular countable nouns.
- It is pronounced as "an".
- It is used when the noun starts with a vowel sound.
Which is the more popular variant on the Internet?
“A” is the more popular variant on the web.
More popular
A
25,270,000,000 results on the web
Examples
- I need a pencil to write this down.
- She is wearing a black dress to the party.
- He gave me a book as a birthday gift.
An
22,690,000,000 results on the web
Examples
- An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
- She has an appointment with the hair stylist.
- We went to an Italian restaurant for dinner.
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