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"a static" vs "an static"

The correct phrase is 'a static.' The article 'a' is used before words that begin with a consonant sound, while 'an' is used before words that begin with a vowel sound. In this case, 'static' begins with a consonant sound, so 'a' is the appropriate article.

Last Updated: March 19, 2024

a static

This is correct. 'A' is used before words that begin with a consonant sound.

Use 'a static' when referring to something that is unchanging or fixed.

Examples:

  • The image on the screen remained a static picture.
  • The website had a static layout that never changed.
  • He preferred a static environment where everything was predictable.
  • The company's policy was to maintain a static pricing structure.
  • The old radio emitted a static noise.

Alternatives:

  • a stationary
  • a fixed
  • a constant
  • an unchanging
  • a stable

an static

This is incorrect. 'An' is used before words that begin with a vowel sound, not a consonant sound like 'static.'

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