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"a specific site" or "an specific site"?

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a specific site

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use "a specific site" when referring to a particular location or webpage. The article "a" is used before words that start with a consonant sound.

Examples:

  • I found a specific site that has all the information I need.
  • She mentioned a specific site for buying vintage clothes.

an specific site

This phrase is incorrect in English.


Alternatives:

  • a specific site
The correct phrase is "a specific site." The use of the indefinite article "a" before "specific" is correct because the word following it starts with a consonant sound. The article "an" is used before words that start with a vowel sound.

Last Updated: March 29, 2024

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