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An eagle vs A eagle

The article 'an' is used before words that begin with a vowel sound, while 'a' is used before words that begin with a consonant sound. In this case, 'eagle' begins with a vowel sound, so 'an' is the correct choice.
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This is correct. 'An' is used before words that begin with a vowel sound.

"An eagle"

Use 'an' before words that begin with a vowel sound. In this case, 'eagle' starts with a vowel sound, so 'an eagle' is correct.

Examples:

  • an eagle soared high in the sky
  • I saw an eagle perched on a tree branch
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  • Feb 16, 2021 ... The Strength of an Eagle ... “Even youths shall faint and be weary, and young men shall fall exhausted; but they who wait for the LORD shall renew ...
  • Feb 12, 2020 ... Today: 'I Was An Eagle' by Laura Marling. So your grandmother sounds to me. A woman I would be proud to be. We fall right into the story here: ...
  • An Eagle named in honor of Abraham Lincoln and was the mascot of 8th ... Garuda, the vahana (mount) of Vishnu, depicted with an eagle's beak and wings.
  • Nov 30, 2012 ... Question, what is everyone's idea of the weight of an Eagle Scout on a USNA application? Thanks, John ...

Alternatives:

  • a majestic eagle
  • an impressive eagle
  • an eagle in flight
  • an eagle's nest
  • an eagle's feathers

This is incorrect. 'A' is used before words that begin with a consonant sound, not a vowel sound like 'eagle.'

"A eagle"

Avoid using 'a' before words that begin with a vowel sound. Instead, use 'an' in such cases.
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