TextRanch

The best way to perfect your writing.

Discover why 1,062,726 users count on TextRanch to get their English corrected!

1. Input your text below.
2. Get it corrected in a few minutes by our editors.
3. Improve your English!

One of our experts will correct your English.

Our experts

a historical role vs an historical role

Both 'a historical role' and 'an historical role' are correct, but 'a historical role' is more commonly used in American English, while 'an historical role' is more common in British English. The choice between 'a' and 'an' depends on the pronunciation of the following word.

Last updated: March 28, 2024

a historical role

This phrase is correct and commonly used in American English.

Use 'a historical role' when the pronunciation of 'historical' starts with a consonant sound.

Alternatives:

  • a significant role
  • a pivotal role
  • a crucial role
  • a key role
  • a central role

an historical role

This phrase is correct and commonly used in British English.

Use 'an historical role' when the pronunciation of 'historical' starts with a vowel sound.

Alternatives:

  • an important role
  • an influential role
  • an essential role
  • an integral role
  • an indispensable role

Related Comparisons

What Our Customers Are Saying

Our customers love us! We have an average rating of 4.79 stars based on 283,125 votes.
Also check out our 2,100+ reviews on TrustPilot (4.9TextRanch on TrustPilot).

Why choose TextRanch?

Lowest prices
Up to 50% lower than other online editing sites.

Fastest Times
Our team of editors is working for you 24/7.

Qualified Editors
Native English experts for UK or US English.

Top Customer Service
We are here to help. Satisfaction guaranteed!