It used to be a herb garden vs It used to be an herb garden

Both "it used to be a herb garden" and "it used to be an herb garden" are correct, but the more common usage in American English is "it used to be an herb garden". The choice between "a herb garden" and "an herb garden" depends on whether the speaker follows American English or British English conventions.

Last updated: March 17, 2024 • 503 views

It used to be a herb garden

This phrase is correct in British English, where "herb" is pronounced with a silent 'h'.

This phrase is commonly used in British English, where the 'h' in "herb" is silent. It refers to a garden where herbs are grown.

Examples:

It used to be a herb garden, but now it's a vegetable patch.
She transformed the backyard into a herb garden.

Alternatives:

it used to be an herb garden
it used to be a garden for herbs

It used to be an herb garden

This phrase is correct in American English, where "herb" is pronounced with a pronounced 'h'.

This phrase is commonly used in American English, where the 'h' in "herb" is pronounced. It refers to a garden where herbs are grown.

Examples:

It used to be an herb garden, but now it's a flower bed.
They planted various herbs in the herb garden.

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Alternatives:

it used to be a herb garden
it used to be a garden for herbs

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It used to be a herb garden vs It used to be an herb garden