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"A sme" vs "An sme"

The correct phrase is "an sme." When deciding whether to use "a" or "an" before a word, you should consider the sound of the following word. Since "sme" starts with a vowel sound, you should use "an" before it.

Last Updated: March 27, 2024

A sme

This is not the correct construction in English. When a word starts with a vowel sound, we use "an" before it.


Alternatives:

  • an SME

An sme

This is the correct construction in English. When a word starts with a vowel sound, we use "an" before it.

Use "an sme" when you want to refer to a specific subject matter expert (SME) in a sentence.

Examples:

  • I consulted an SME for advice on the project.

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