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English: A vs. An

365 points · 529 comments · azhenley

  1. dataflow · · focus · HN ↗
    Any verdict for "historic"?
    1. andsoitis · · focus · HN ↗
      Both occur, but "a historic" is standard choice in modern English.

      Since most speakers pronounce the h, it takes "a" not "an".

      Contrast to "an hour", where the h is silent.

      1. tmtvl · · focus · HN ↗
        And for 'herb' it depends on which dialect of English you speak.
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