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My father is a university teacher vs My father is an university teacher

The proper English phrasing is "my father is a university teacher." The article "a" should be used before the word starting with a consonant sound, like "university."
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Last updated: September 16, 2024 • 19237 views

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"My father is a university teacher"

Use the article "a" before words starting with a consonant sound, such as "university."

Examples:

  • She is a university student.
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  • They are university graduates.
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This phrase is incorrect. The article "an" is used before words starting with a vowel sound, not a consonant sound like "university."

"My father is an university teacher"

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