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Explained by Vince
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Last updated: August 02, 2024 • 37521 views
This is the correct construction in English. The indefinite article "a" is used before words that begin with a consonant sound.
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This construction is incorrect in English. The use of "an" is reserved for words that begin with vowel sounds.
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