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English: A vs. An

365 points · 529 comments · azhenley

  1. dataflow · · focus · HN ↗
    Any verdict for "historic"?
    1. beaned · · focus · HN ↗
      It depends on if you're speaking British or American English.

      The British pronounce it as "istory," so they use "an" before.

      1. Planktonne · · focus · HN ↗
        The majority of British accents would pronounce the 'h'.
        1. fsckboy · · focus · HN ↗
          but not, apparently, the haitch
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