Re: using "an"

Daniel.C:

> Hi.
> I learned to use "an" before a noun beginning by a vowel.
> I think this is correct : an user
> but I read so many "a user" that I don't know what to think.

The word is *pronounced* "yoozer". So it might *look*
like it's beginning with a vowel, but it isn't. Just
say it aloud. A few interesting examples (try them):

  a user - an upgrade - a union
  an heir - a hair - an hour

This means you have to know how the word is pronounced.
Sorry for that, but English is tough stuff:

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Pierre Hallet