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		itsyaboi on Dec 7, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: The mid in fake midcentury modern a* monstrosity Use "an" only if the following word starts with a vowel (with few exceptions) -> "The Eiffel Tower is an abomination".

wizofaus on Dec 7, 2022 | [–]

Technically "if it's pronounced as though starting with a vowel", so "an hour" or "an X-ray" but "a utility". For some acronyms both are possible: a/an FAQ.

sbaiddn on Dec 7, 2022 | [–]

Right.

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