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A wonderful vs An wonderful

The correct article to use with the word "wonderful" is "a," not "an," which is used with words that start with a vowel.
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Last updated: December 10, 2017 • 146134 views

A wonderful

This phrase is correct.

This is an indefinite article and an adjective. Use the words before a noun.

Some examples from our editors:

  • I want to introduce you to a wonderful woman.
  • I have never seen such a wonderful painting.
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  • It's a Wonderful Life is a 1946 American Christmas fantasy comedy-drama film produced and directed by Frank Capra, based on the short story "The Greatest ...
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Some alternatives from our editors:

  • a terrific
  • a marvelous

An wonderful

This phrase is not correct. Don't use it.

Since the word "wonderful" starts with a consonant instead of a vowel, you need to use the indefinite article "a," not "an."
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Some alternatives from our editors:

  • a wonderful

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