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a university vs an university

The correct phrase is 'a university.' The choice between 'a' and 'an' depends on the sound that follows. Since 'university' starts with a consonant sound, 'a' is used.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 1790 views

a university

This is the correct phrase. 'A' is used before words that start with a consonant sound.

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

Examples:

  • I am studying at a university.
  • She works at a university.
  • 2012年5月16日 ... 本標題為an university還是a university,到底哪個才對?答案是a university。 □香港 專業進修學校語言傳意學部主任李慧慈及講師區肇龍.
  • Jan 15, 2009 ... I want to say: "The land is going to be used for the construction of a technical institute and a university". Is it correct to say a university or an ...
  • Preface. {ix} THE view taken of a University in these Discourses is the following: —That it is a place of teaching universal knowledge. This implies that its object is  ...
  • A university is an institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. Universities offer graduate programs leading to a master's degree or a Ph.D. These ...

Alternatives:

  • a college
  • a school
  • an institute
  • an academy
  • an educational institution

an university

This is incorrect. 'An' is used before words that start with a vowel sound.

  • 2012年5月16日 ... 本標題為an university還是a university,到底哪個才對?答案是a university。 □香港 專業進修學校語言傳意學部主任李慧慈及講師區肇龍.
  • Cambridge: a university / an university? You were probably taught at school 'an' should be followed by a vowel (a,e,i,o,u) and a should be ...
  • Jan 15, 2009 ... If you google it you will see that "a university" has more results than "an university ". On the other hand I was taught that you use "a" because the ...
  • This rule serves better if we stop looking at it as a rule. Rather, these articles are for convenience. Just try saying "a university" and "an university", or any word for  ...

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