Which is correct:
"a user" or "an user"?

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a user

Correct. Use "a user" because the word "user" starts with a consonant sound.

Use "a" before words that start with a consonant sound. In this case, the word "user" starts with the consonant sound "yoo," so we say "a user."

Examples:

  • a user signed in
  • a user interface
  • a user manual
  • a user profile
  • a user experience

Alternatives:

  • an example
  • an umbrella
  • an hour
  • an honor
  • an heir

an user

Incorrect. Use "a user" instead of "an user" because the word "user" starts with a consonant sound.

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The correct phrase is "a user." The choice between using "a" or "an" depends on the sound that follows. Since the word "user" starts with a consonant sound, we use "a" before it.

Last updated: March 19, 2024

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