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An helmet vs A helmet

The correct phrase to use is 'a helmet.' The article 'a' is used before words that begin with a consonant sound, while 'an' is used before words that start with a vowel sound. In this case, 'helmet' begins with a consonant sound, so 'a' is the correct article.
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'An helmet' is not correct in English. 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.

"An helmet"

The correct article to use before 'helmet' is 'a,' as 'helmet' begins with a consonant sound.
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Alternatives:

  • a helmet

'A helmet' is the correct phrase in English. The article 'a' is used before words that begin with a consonant sound.

"A helmet"

Use 'a helmet' when referring to the protective headgear worn by a person.
  • Jan 18, 2022 ... 58 votes, 118 comments. It's either I wear a helmet or get my board taken. Is wearing a helmet uncool? I've been made fun of in the past and ...
  • I wore a helmet 6/15 trips on Longs. Considering route of ascent (usually downclimb or rap Cables): -Kieners: 0/3 trips. I forgot my helmet on one trip in ...
  • Mar 27, 2019 ... I wear a helmet and knee pads because it let's me skate harder, progress faster, and try more fun things without as much fear.
  • Apr 10, 2020 ... A helmet behind the back tire indicates a need for help. Distress? Might be too strong a word. It is a pretty universal signal. Most times it ...
  • Nov 13, 2021 ... I just want to skateboard casually (like how you'd normally ride a bike), so do I need a helmet for that or not? Edit: I bought a helmet ...
  • Jan 5, 2024 ... 252K likes, 5265 comments - kai_lenny on January 5, 2024: "First time wearing a helmet at Pipeline and it may have saved my life.
  • Jun 1, 2023 ... He definitely needed a helmet in Xen, I'm sure he has it on in HL2. Need to breathe underwater somehow.
  • Feb 12, 2013 ... Would you put your kid in a helmet if he was having drop seizures daily? Weekly? I appreciate any input. We see the neuro again on 02/19 ...
  • Oct 19, 2022 ... Should we always wear a helmet no matter the terrain we are riding in? Why are people not wearing it? And what can we do to make people wear it?
  • Dec 2, 2013 ... Then you get around to safety. Paul got the message. He stopped complaining about the laws in Australia that required him to wear a helmet. He ...

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