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a user vs an user

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 • 2199 views

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
  • and even after all this, this person still calls you their "friend". Lianna was a user to Charlie because she felt, why not? by Charlie D. September 02, 2005. 55969.
  • Feb 24, 2013 ... Is it “a user” or “an user” [duplicate] .... when user navigates away from a page · 3 · A user vs the user - the 2nd is more common? why?
  • A user is a person who uses a computer or network service. Users generally use a system or a software product without the technical expertise required to fully ...
  • Jan 25, 2010 ... Some of the folks who bought the “I am not a user” t-shirts sent me their pictures, so now here's the first “Not A User Generated Gallery” and a ...

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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  • Feb 24, 2013 ... Is it “a user” or “an user” [duplicate] ... An user did sound incorrect; It is nice to be right. – this Jun 2 '14 at 16:44 ...
  • Creating a user guide or creating an user guide? Quora User Feedback: Is it .... Do you say "an" user experience designer or "a" user experience designer?
  • Apr 25, 2007 ... Good afternoon all, Please would you be able to confirm which one is correct over the other form? A user or An user? Salutation, and thank you!
  • While writing a document today morning; when I typed in "an user", MS Word showed me a grammatical error and changed it to "a user".

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