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a style vs an style

The correct phrase is 'a style.' The use of 'a' or 'an' before a word depends on the sound that follows it. Since 'style' starts with a consonant sound, 'a' is the appropriate article to use.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 7817 views

a style

This is the correct construction in English.

Use 'a' before words that start with a consonant sound. In this case, 'style' starts with the consonant sound 'st,' so 'a style' is correct.

Examples:

  • She has a unique style of painting.
  • He chose a style that suited his personality.
  • May 30, 2008 ... The A-Style logo was invented and patented by Marco [Bruns] 1991, then 4 years ago, yellow A-style stickers were placed on all the traffic lights ...
  • is on Facebook. To connect with A-Style, sign up for Facebook today. ... Où trouver des visières de rechange pour les casques a-style ??? Like · Comment · ...
  • 5 days ago ... Photos which are not originally from a.style are linked to their sources. ... blog and do not agree with posting it, please inform a.style by email, ...
  • Apr 19, 2015 ... To be global style icons, 4MCs of “A Style For You” will work in the field to create their own unique style and become the leaders of K-Style!

Alternatives:

  • a type
  • a kind
  • a manner
  • a way
  • a form

an style

This is not a correct construction in English.

The use of 'an' is reserved for words that start with a vowel sound. Since 'style' starts with a consonant sound, 'an style' is incorrect.
  • The AN style ring is open in the free state so that when installed inside a bore, the ring will conform to that bore and be self-retaining. The ring sits in the housing ...
  • May 29, 2015 ... I can't even… I won't even… I'm not even gonna… Look, my friends, this is my Xi' an-style smushed lamb meatballs braised in joy-juice, ...
  • ... Caos" of poetry. Along with several other poets, such as Xu Gan and the other Seven Scholars of Jian'an, their poems form the backbone of the jian'an style.
  • Jan 27, 2015 ... Hot and Numbing Xi'an Style Oven-Fried Chicken Wings. Crispy, juicy, hot, spicy, and numbing chicken wings. [Photograph: J. Kenji Lopez-Alt].

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