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"a restaurant" vs "an restaurant"

The correct phrase is 'a restaurant.' The use of 'an' before a word starting with a consonant sound is incorrect in English. The article 'an' is used before words that start with a vowel sound.

Last Updated: March 25, 2024

a restaurant

This is the correct phrase in English.

Use 'a restaurant' when referring to a restaurant in a sentence.

Examples:

  • I went to a restaurant last night.
  • She works at a restaurant downtown.

Alternatives:

  • a cafe
  • a bar
  • a hotel
  • a bakery
  • a pub

an restaurant

This is an incorrect construction in English.

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