It's an honor. vs It's a honor.

The correct phrase is "it's an honor." The article "an" is used before words that begin with a vowel sound, like "honor." Using "a" before "honor" is incorrect in this context.

Last updated: April 07, 2024 • 349 views

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"It's an honor."

This phrase is used to express that something is a privilege or a source of pride.

Examples:

It's an honor to meet you.
Being chosen as the team captain is an honor.
It's an honor to be recognized for my hard work.
Receiving this award is an honor.
It's an honor to be part of such a talented group.

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I'm thrilled, Bob. It's an honor.
To help the militia, it's an honor.
Councilwoman Moscato, excuse my trembling, but it's an honor.
You have place your trust in me, and you have my word, today and until my final day, that it's an honor.
It's an honor.
Mr. Novian, it's an honor.
Really, it's an honor.
Mr. Twain, it's an honor.
Master Sergeant Logan, it's an honor.
For the 32-year-old champ, it's an honor.
Just so you know, I really do appreciate this and it's an honor.
And may I say, it's an honor.
It's - It's an honor.
Mayor. It's an honor.
Thank you. It's an honor.
Honest, it's an honor.
Gentlemen, it's an honor.
Goliath, it's an honor.
No, it's an honor.
For me, it's an honor.

This phrase is incorrect in English. The article "a" should not be used before the word "honor."

"It's a honor."

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Your Highness, it's a great honor.
Either way, it's a big honor.
Larry, it's a real honor.
From a fellow space traveler, it's a true honor.
Thank you so much. It's a great honor.
It's been a real honor. Thank you.
It's a question of honor.
I may be crazy, but it's a question of honor.
It's a real honor, Ed.
It's a great honor for us.
Commissioner, it's an honor and a privilege.
It's a great honor - thank you.
It's a real honor, Mr. Wells.
It's a great honor, Emir.
It's a huge honor, Elvis.
It's a slur on my honor.
It's a real honor for me.
It's a dance in your honor.
It's a stain on our honor.
It's a pleasure, Your Honor.

Alternatives:

it's an honor.

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