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an hybrid vs a hybrid

The correct phrase is 'a hybrid.' The use of 'an' before a word starting with 'h' depends on the pronunciation of the 'h' sound. In this case, 'hybrid' is pronounced with a consonant sound at the beginning (the same as the 'h' in 'house' and 'hammer'), so 'a' is used.
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an hybrid

'an hybrid' is incorrect. 'An' is used before words starting with a vowel sound, not necessarily a vowel letter.

The correct article to use before 'hybrid' is 'a,' as 'hybrid' is pronounced with a consonant sound at the beginning.
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  • a hybrid

a hybrid

'a hybrid' is the correct phrase to use. 'A' is used before words starting with a consonant sound.

Use 'a hybrid' when referring to something that is a combination of two different things or types.
  • In biology a hybrid is mix of two animals or plants of different breeds, varieties, species or genera. Using genetics terminology, it may be defined as follows.
  • 3. anything derived from heterogeneous sources, or composed of elements of different or incongruous kinds: a hybrid of the academic and business worlds. 4.
  • a : something heterogeneous in origin or composition : composite <hybrids of complementary DNA and RNA strands> <a hybrid of medieval and Renaissance  ...
  • 6. denoting or being a hybrid; of mixed origin. 7. (General Physics) physics (of an electromagnetic wave) having components of both electric and magnetic field ...

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