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English: A vs. An

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  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. gottheUIblues · · focus · HN ↗
        No they don&#x27;t - eg <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;en.wikipedia.org&#x2F;wiki&#x2F;A_History_of_Britain_(TV_series)" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;en.wikipedia.org&#x2F;wiki&#x2F;A_History_of_Britain_(TV_serie...
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