loki harfagr wrote:
> On Thu, 01 May 2008 11:18:21 +0200, Daniel.C wrote:
>
>> Hi.
>> I learned to use "an" before a noun beginning by a vowel.
>
> a *vowel sound* (not like for the 'the' case ;-)
>
>> I think this
>> is correct :
>> an user
>
> no, the 'u' here's a special diphtong
>
>> but I read so many "a user" that I don't know what to think. Can you
>> help me ?
>
> I'd pronounce '"er" user' or in some circles I'd even try
> the '"ay" user', in some other circles that'll be 'a luser' ;-)
>
>> Thanks in advance.
>> Daniel
>
> hope it helped :-)
>
It doesn't look at all helpful to me. Pierre H. has given the right
answer - the use of "a" or "an" depends on pronunciation, not spelling.
REgards, Einde O'Callaghan
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