a historical role or an historical role?

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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
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

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