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An special award vs A special award

The correct phrase is 'a special award.' The use of 'an' before a word starting with 's' is determined by the pronunciation of the following word, not its spelling. In this case, 'special' is pronounced with a consonant sound at the beginning, so 'a' is used.

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An special award

This phrase is incorrect. 'An' is used before words that start with a vowel sound, not necessarily a vowel letter. In this case, 'special' starts with a consonant sound.

The correct phrase is 'a special award.' Use 'a' before words that start with a consonant sound, even if the word begins with a vowel letter.
  • But first, I have an extra special award to present.
  • Special award for export development, 2001.
  • That would really be a special award to me.
  • Therefore, it is only fitting That you both receive Special Awards for Services to the School.
  • On 27 August 2006 Alai received a special award from President Ahmadinejad for his role in managing the assembly and engineering of centrifuges.
  • On 27 August 2006 Rashidi received a special award from President Ahmadinejad for his management and notable role in the successful operation of the 164-centrifuge enrichment cascade at Natanz.
  • When he was towards the end of his life, he was honored with a special award.
  • A special award went to Mikhail Gorbachev in recognition of his work with the "Green Cross Foundation".
  • Special Award Fund Budget for the Development of Self-Exporting Brands, Lucaiqizhi, 2008, No 75.
  • This scheme is implemented with the Notice of Shandong Province concerning the special award Fund Budget in 2008 for the Development of Self Exporting Brand [Lucaiqizhi (2008) No. 75].
  • The special award for the 50th festival goes to
  • He was given a special award in recognition of the fact that he continued the race even though it was quite clear that his chances of winning had been spoiled.
  • Fipresci International Film Critics Church Union Special Award
  • Summer's not officially on till my graduation on Friday, when you watch me accept my special award, presented by the principal in front of everyone.
  • Winner of the Golden Lion at the 1983 Venice Ulm Festival, and of a Special Award for Sound and Cinematography
  • The European Commission suggests that, for the European Mobility week, the existing award scheme would be optimised and a special award introduced to encourage the adoption of urban mobility plans.
  • a team comprising representatives of the contracting authorities, experts and the contractor to be responsible for carrying out the works, a special award procedure may be adopted for selecting the contractor most suitable for integration into the team.
  • And he's here most nights when he's in town, so no special journalistic awards for you guys.
  • The store will close early on the 30th for a special banquet award show.
  • They'll name a special Academy Award for me.

Alternatives:

  • a special award

A special award

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'a' before words that start with a consonant sound, even if the word begins with a vowel letter. In this case, 'special' is pronounced with a consonant sound at the beginning.
  • A special award went to Mikhail Gorbachev in recognition of his work with the "Green Cross Foundation".
  • That would really be a special award to me.
  • On 27 August 2006 Alai received a special award from President Ahmadinejad for his role in managing the assembly and engineering of centrifuges.
  • On 27 August 2006 Rashidi received a special award from President Ahmadinejad for his management and notable role in the successful operation of the 164-centrifuge enrichment cascade at Natanz.
  • He was given a special award in recognition of the fact that he continued the race even though it was quite clear that his chances of winning had been spoiled.
  • The European Commission suggests that, for the European Mobility week, the existing award scheme would be optimised and a special award introduced to encourage the adoption of urban mobility plans.
  • When he was towards the end of his life, he was honored with a special award.
  • a team comprising representatives of the contracting authorities, experts and the contractor to be responsible for carrying out the works, a special award procedure may be adopted for selecting the contractor most suitable for integration into the team.
  • Winner of the Golden Lion at the 1983 Venice Ulm Festival, and of a Special Award for Sound and Cinematography

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