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a oven vs an oven

The correct phrase is "an oven." The use of "an" before a word starting with a vowel sound is a rule in English to ensure smooth pronunciation. Therefore, "a oven" is incorrect.
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Last updated: October 10, 2024 • 14295 views

a oven

This is incorrect. The article "a" should be followed by a consonant sound.

The correct article to use before the word "oven" is "an" because the word starts with a vowel sound.
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Alternatives:

  • an oven

an oven

This is the correct phrase. The use of "an" before a word starting with a vowel sound is a rule in English.

Always use "an" before words that start with a vowel sound, like "oven," to ensure smooth pronunciation.
  • You've probably heard it before: An oven's self-cleaning function can be super stinky. So stinky, in fact, I don't recommend running it, well, ever. Just ...
  • An oven is a tool that is used to expose materials to a hot environment. Ovens contain a hollow chamber and provide a means of heating the chamber in a ...
  • Feb 2, 2022 ... Usually u can count an oven melting down when u cook raw food to burning status and give it like 30 seconds and boom ovens on fire.
  • Summer Cooking: How to Cook Without an Oven or Stove. Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: Advice. I find it almost amazing that Scott & I have lived in so ...
  • Jan 11, 2023 ... ... re trying to get it anywhere near the temperature of an oven. You'd also need a lid without a steam vent. Upvote 6. Downvote Reply reply
  • Mar 31, 2021 ... ... an oven. And I currently don't have an oven and I wondered if its possible to temper a blade in a campfire forge and how hard would it be.
  • Dec 22, 2014 ... Yes, oven can reheat food. However the mechanics of heating in an oven works differrently than in the microwave.
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  • May 5, 2018 ... Does it take more energy to heat an oven to 350 degrees from cold or to leave it at 350 degrees for one hour? oven · heat · Share.
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