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an happy vs a happy

The proper English phrasing is 'a happy...' The article 'a' is used before words that begin with a consonant sound, while 'an' is used before words that begin with a vowel sound. Since 'happy' begins with the consonant sound /h/, 'a' is the appropriate choice.
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'an happy' is incorrect. The article 'an' is used before words that begin with a vowel sound, but 'happy' begins with the consonant sound /h/.

"an happy"

The correct article to use before 'happy' is 'a,' as 'happy' begins with the consonant sound /h/.
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Alternatives:

  • a happy person
  • a happy moment
  • a happy ending
  • a happy day
  • a happy life

'a happy' is correct. The article 'a' is used before words that begin with a consonant sound, like 'happy' which starts with the consonant sound /h/.

"a happy"

Use 'a' before words that begin with a consonant sound, such as 'a happy person' or 'a happy moment.'

Examples:

  • I saw a happy child playing in the park.
  • She had a happy smile on her face.
  • He received a happy surprise on his birthday.
  • It was a happy coincidence that we met again.
  • The movie had a happy ending.
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Alternatives:

  • a joyful
  • a cheerful
  • a delighted
  • a contented
  • a pleased

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