3. Articles • Level 1
27. A vs. An
Quick Lesson
1The Golden Rule: Sound, Not Spelling
The choice between A and AN depends on the
2first sound
of the next word, not the letter.
3Use AN before Vowel SOUNDS
- An apple.
- An egg.
- An hour (The 'H' is silent -> 'Our').
- An MP (Pronounced 'Em-Pee').
4Use A before Consonant SOUNDS
- A car.
- A house.
- A university (Starts with 'Y' sound -> 'Yuniversity').
- A European (Starts with 'Y' sound).
10 Questions • 3 Minutes