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a handsome vs an handsome

The correct phrase is 'a handsome.' In this case, 'handsome' is pronounced with a consonant sound at the beginning, so 'a' is used.
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Last updated: July 31, 2024 • 42600 views

This is the correct construction in English.

"a handsome"

Use 'a handsome' when describing someone as good-looking or attractive.

Examples:

  • He is a handsome man.
  • She has a handsome face.
  • That is a handsome suit.
  • It's a handsome reward.
  • She received a handsome salary increase.
  • He was a handsome man, in a big-screen way, with the deep-set eyes and boyish smile and even the lumpy, interesting complexion of a Harrison Ford or a ...
  • 4 days ago ... HANDSOME definition: 1. A handsome man is physically attractive in a traditional, male way: 2. A handsome woman is…. Learn more.
  • Dec 18, 2022 ... Thoughts over Shes a Handsome Woman? As an avid Pretty. Odd. enjoyer, I feel guilty for mostly glossing over this song at first. I genuinely ...
  • What a Handsome Boy ... I agree handsome boy he is. Good morning Barney and Tim. ... Handsome indeed! ... Love you Barney! You make me smile! I'm glad you and your ...
  • May 26, 2015 ... (Spoilers All) Littlefinger's gift to Olenna? - "A Handsome Young Man". ALL. Okay, so there are a couple of similar threads floating around ...
  • What a handsome Situation ; Meggan Major. He's the cutest! 14 mins ; Therese Bouchard. He is super cute. 9 mins ; Robin Kieffer-Popielski. What a cutie pie ☺️.
  • May 9, 2024 ... Crew is a handsome 6-year-old feline, who knows exactly how to strike a pose and kick back and relax on a #Purrsday.
  • "A Handsome Box": The Adams Building. Construction, architecture, and history of services in the John Adams Building at the Library of Congress. Add your ...
  • Oct 20, 2022 ... Married a handsome Irishman, in Ireland. ❤️ … @robdight.
  • Apr 26, 2011 ... Sigourney Weaver comes to mind as a handsome woman. She's not pretty, not beautiful, not just plain old attractive, certainly not ugly or homely ...

This is not a correct construction in English.

"an handsome"

  • Jul 26, 2007 ... Hello, Why can I find "an handsome..." and "a hansome...", at least in written English. Thanks in advance !
  • Jun 30, 2024 ... Proof that Harry Potter is an handsome man. Discussion. The proof is Albus Severus Potter. In fact, Albus had been described as being an ...
  • Nov 2, 2018 ... An handsome Skyline Ayrton--Senna on DeviantArthttps://www.deviantart.com/ayrton--senna/art/An-handsome-Skyline-770955172Ayrton--Senna ...
  • Mar 13, 2017 ... [LOTR] Why couldn't Sauron regain an handsome face after the Numenor invasion of Valinor? Why is Sauron forced to be ugly after dying and ...
  • Feb 12, 2021 ... ... an handsome' in speech depending on the speakers accent and how much they pronounce their H's. A general rule to follow is that if the word ...
  • Jun 2, 2021 ... 39 likes, 0 comments - cutest_photography on June 2, 2021: "Odogwu and his Lolo An handsome Igbo groom and his beautiful Yoruba wife.
  • Feb 18, 2023 ... Why is it written and pronounced as "a handsome boy" and not "an handsome boy"? And why is it "an hour" not "a hour"? All related (35).
  • Mar 28, 2022 ... Think of an handsome Liverpool player, the first player that comes to your mind is ______?
  • Oct 18, 2024 ... What an handsome baby!!! ... Photo by Krys Martinez on October 18, 2024. May be an image of dog ... A drunk driver hit my car, my brand new car, and ...

Alternatives:

  • a handsome
  • a good-looking
  • an attractive
  • a charming
  • a dashing

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