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a MPhil vs an MPhil

Both "a mphil" and "an mphil" are correct, but the choice between using "a" or "an" depends on the pronunciation of the following word. Since "mphil" is pronounced with a vowel sound at the beginning, it is more appropriate to use "an mphil."

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 942 views

a MPhil

This phrase is correct, but the choice of article depends on the pronunciation of the following word.

Use "a mphil" when the following word starts with a consonant sound. For example, "a mphil student."
  • He took a gap year and then did his DPhil.
  • Celts used to have schools for witches in Methil.
  • OK, but seriously, Matil...
  • Mr McPhail, we are ready.
  • Next to Apollinaire and Max Ophüls.
  • I need a phily collar and a longboard.
  • Close associate and maternal uncle of Bashar and Mahir al-Assad.
  • Maphias should have been back by now.
  • At least Maphias thought he was protecting us.
  • After leaving the Senate, Phill Gramm became Vice-Chairman of UBS.
  • Myhill forwarded me the e-mail you sent him.
  • I'm going public with or without Myhill's cooperation or yours.
  • You asked me what 'Mephi is.
  • Mephi - are going to destroy the Wall together with the Forest Men.
  • Cutting across to meet the amphibs.
  • I cooked the mphso that I could keep up.
  • The Princess has been taken to Amphis by King Linius and his personal guard.
  • - for undertaking MIGIL: entity controlled by Macquarie;
  • Kangwon Lee, CEO of KEB 'I will not tell', Maeil Business Newspaper, 23 August 2002.
  • I am Rabbi Tuckman purveyor of sacramental wine and mohel extraordinaire.

an MPhil

This phrase is correct because "mphil" is pronounced with a vowel sound at the beginning.

Use "an mphil" when the following word starts with a vowel sound. For example, "an mphil program."
  • He took a gap year and then did his DPhil.
  • Celts used to have schools for witches in Methil.
  • OK, but seriously, Matil...
  • Mr McPhail, we are ready.
  • Next to Apollinaire and Max Ophüls.
  • I need a phily collar and a longboard.
  • Close associate and maternal uncle of Bashar and Mahir al-Assad.
  • Maphias should have been back by now.
  • At least Maphias thought he was protecting us.
  • After leaving the Senate, Phill Gramm became Vice-Chairman of UBS.
  • Myhill forwarded me the e-mail you sent him.
  • I'm going public with or without Myhill's cooperation or yours.
  • You asked me what 'Mephi is.
  • Mephi - are going to destroy the Wall together with the Forest Men.
  • Cutting across to meet the amphibs.
  • I cooked the mphso that I could keep up.
  • The Princess has been taken to Amphis by King Linius and his personal guard.
  • - for undertaking MIGIL: entity controlled by Macquarie;
  • Kangwon Lee, CEO of KEB 'I will not tell', Maeil Business Newspaper, 23 August 2002.
  • I am Rabbi Tuckman purveyor of sacramental wine and mohel extraordinaire.

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