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An otter vs A otter

The correct phrase is "an otter." The use of "an" before a word starting with a vowel sound is a rule in English to ensure smooth pronunciation. In this case, the word "otter" starts with a vowel sound, so "an" is used.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 6817 views

An otter

This is correct. The use of "an" before a word starting with a vowel sound is a rule in English.

Use "an otter" when referring to this animal to ensure correct grammar and pronunciation.

Examples:

  • An otter swims gracefully in the river.
  • I saw an otter playing by the shore.
  • Jan 1, 2019 ... So, the dialog: Chloe: Why look, an otter in my water! Duuuun dun, duuuuun dun, dun dun dun dun dun dun... Max: You're so obvious.
  • Jan 13, 2021 ... I originally started working on and released the initial beta version of An Otter RSS in August of 2020. After five months, I'm finally releasing it to the ...
  • May 6, 2024 ... A lovely story that explores a beautiful bond that forms between an otter and a man that ends up caring for the animal.
  • An otter's den is called a holt, or couch. Male otters are called dogs or ... In water as warm as 10 °C (50 °F), an otter needs to catch 100 g (3.5 oz) ...
  • Sep 6, 2019 ... Be an Otter ... A developer can take many approaches to one's job. They can float along lazily using just enough effort to keep their head above ...
  • Mar 11, 2024 ... Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story (Charlie Hamilton James, 2024) 4½ out of 5 stars There are few wild animals as cute as otters.
  • An otter floats on its back in clear, blue water. A sea otter snoozes on its back — showing its hind legs, tail and webbed feet, which make otters great ...
  • May 10, 2024 ... Currently on Disney+ and Hulu, 'Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story' is a doc about a man and a wild otter. But, it's also a father/daughter ...
  • Nov 4, 2020 ... Couldn't we all use an otter these days? 31 Likes. heather_kaufman November 4, 2020, 9:15pm 5.
  • Jan 27, 2010 ... Why does he describe his daughter as "an otter in disgrace", and what does otter stand for or imply in English culture, please? Thank you very ...

A otter

This is incorrect. The article "a" should not be used before a word starting with a vowel sound like "otter."

  • Apr 11, 2015 ... Is it illegal to own a otter as a pet? (more specific in Sweden). Answered. Archived post. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be ...
  • Sep 10, 2009 ... any ideas on catching a otter in a pond with no feeder ditches or streams and avoid non target catches?
  • May 15, 2024 ... Luz and Amity look at their phones about this post. Luz: I AM NOT A OTTER!?! Amity: I AM NOT A CAT!? Then someone makes 'pspspsp' sound and they both hear it ...
  • May 2, 2006 ... Now I have seen a otter show up in our pond and it has a den on one side. What are your recommendations? How much damage can they do to the fish ...
  • Chick-fil-A Otter Creek, Little Rock. 2688 likes · 184 talking about this · 2354 were here.
  • Oct 27, 2024 ... We thank you all for an amazing Halloween weekend! The participation was incredible and everyone did such a great job decorating.
  • Feb 2, 2024 ... When a Otter monitored server loses contact with the server hosting the Otter service (because of network problems), during a job run, the job runs ...
  • At Chick-fil-A Otter Creek, it is our utmost pleasure to cater to your needs and ensure your dining experience is nothing short of exceptional.
  • Dec 2, 2015 ... Thinking of Buying a Otter Lodge. ... I am in the market for a new shack and have heard nothing but raving reviews of the Otter Xt Pro Lodge. With ...
  • Nov 12, 2024 ... To tame a otter, you have to kill a Fish, the Best one is salmon, drag the Fish to otter, and feed it. Repertuar that until it's tamed. If ...

Alternatives:

  • a river otter
  • a playful otter
  • a cute otter

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