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we saw an otter vs we saw a otter

The correct phrase is "we saw an otter." The use of the indefinite article "an" before the word "otter" is correct because the word starts with a vowel sound. In English, we use "an" before words that begin with a vowel sound and "a" before words that begin with a consonant sound.

Last updated: March 11, 2024

we saw an otter

This phrase is correct. The use of the indefinite article "an" before the word "otter" is appropriate because the word starts with a vowel sound.

Use "an" before words that begin with a vowel sound. In this case, "otter" starts with a vowel sound, so it is correct to say "an otter."

Examples:

  • We saw an otter swimming in the river.
  • An otter appeared out of nowhere.
  • I spotted an otter near the pond.
  • There is an otter family living in the lake.
  • An otter is a playful and curious animal.
  • Today we saw an Otter but typically it played hide and seek with us before it eventually appeared on the top of a rock and promptly went to sleep as the tide ...
  • "Thank you so much for a really wonderful day. You put so much thought and effort into the walk and the food! We saw an otter, Bottlenose Dolphins and a ...
  • "This year's excitment, we saw an otter! Another wonderful holiday in Sgreadan, Colonsay lobster and oysters superb, as always we look forward to next year.
  • Then one day at about 5pm we saw an otter – not a huge one – right in front of the cottage about eight feet from the garden, swimming on its back..." Now here's  ...

Alternatives:

  • we saw a otter
  • we saw the otter
  • we saw some otters
  • we saw several otters
  • we saw many otters

we saw a otter

This phrase is incorrect. The indefinite article "a" should be followed by a word that starts with a consonant sound. Since "otter" starts with a vowel sound, it should be preceded by "an."

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