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a police officer vs an police officer

The correct phrase is "a police officer." The article "a" is used before words that begin with a consonant sound, while the article "an" is used before words that begin with a vowel sound. Since "police" starts with a consonant sound, we use "a" in this case.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 691 views

a police officer

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use "a police officer" when referring to a law enforcement official.

Examples:

  • I saw a police officer on the street.
  • She wants to become a police officer when she grows up.
  • - For recording a police officer.
  • You just assaulted a police officer, miss.
  • Unless you want to go to prison for shooting a police officer.
  • So if I suggested that a police officer had lied...
  • Your husband's a police officer?
  • -... In front of a police officer.
  • There's a police officer outside your apartment.
  • Considering that a police officer just attacked me...
  • Last week, a police officer was having breakfast here.
  • There's a police officer, Ryan.
  • Heard it was a police officer.
  • I had to lie to a police officer.
  • Sam assaulted a police officer and escaped lockup.
  • Killing a police officer, honey, that's the death penalty.
  • Killing a police officer, honey, that's the death penalty.
  • I need to speak to a police officer.
  • Kidnapping a police officer, it doesn't matter.
  • Shooting a police officer is a serious charge, regardless of intent.
  • Threatening a police officer is against the law, Mr. Snow.
  • Quite an achievement, for a police officer.

Alternatives:

  • a law enforcement officer
  • a cop
  • an officer of the law
  • a member of the police force
  • a constable

an police officer

This phrase is incorrect in English. The article "an" is used before words that begin with a vowel sound, not a consonant sound like "police."

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