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1. application

1.1. Use a before all words that begin with consonant sound. In English, almost all words beginning with a consonant will be preceded by the article a

1.1.1. Por ejemplo: a pet, a door, a green onion, a cat, a hysterical joke

1.2. Use an before all words beginning with vowel sounds. In English, almost all words beginning with vowels will be preceded by an article

1.2.1. Por ejemplo: an apple, an elbow, an Indian

2. Exceptions

2.1. a-Some words can be written beginning with a vowel, but are pronounced with initial consonant sounds. Words that start with h, y, u, and eu or e are common words that can cause confusion.

2.1.1. Use it when u make the same sound and you

2.1.2. Use it when you make it or make the same sound of the w in won

2.1.3. Use when I e or e make the same sound of y

2.2. an-Some words can be written beginning with a consonant, but are pronounced with initial sound of vowel. Words beginning in h are the most common causes of confusion, but there are some other letters that can also be challenging.

2.2.1. Use an before a mute h

2.2.2. Use an before words that are written with consonant, but are pronounced with vowel sound