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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 • 6768 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.
  • That was like giving birth to an otter.
  • You just like their fur, should marry an otter.
  • You must've been an otter in your past life.
  • This is oil from the gland of an otter.
  • We are throwing dog tags into an already polluted ocean where they will probably choke an otter.
  • I understand it better with an otter than with a woman.
  • Even an otter picks up a rock when he wants a clam.
  • I mean, what does an otter have to do with learning how to read?
  • {6}Once, once, an otter said
  • She holds on like an otter trying to break opea clam.
  • I have an Annette, an otter who lives with a family near Oak River.
  • Because I'm literally an otter's toenail away from getting us out of here.
  • He created, like, a culture where going to an otter game meant hockey was just something that happened in between the fights.
  • Lou, look, I said I want an otter or they can forget it.
  • Mostly because I'm an otter.
  • He created, like, a culture where going to an otter game meant hockey was just something that happened in between the fights.

A otter

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


Alternatives:

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

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