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PrintableEfan said: AlexdeParis said: Ah, I guess I was being too American English-centric in my answer. I can dig it. It's "didn't see." "Whitney was purely and simply one of a kind." ~ Clive Davis | |
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errant said: some people use "an" in front of words that begin with an "h" sound, e.g., "an historic."
i want to slap the piss out of those people. so don't do that. It's not incorrect.  | |
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NoodleSoup said: errant said: some people use "an" in front of words that begin with an "h" sound, e.g., "an historic."
i want to slap the piss out of those people. so don't do that. It's not incorrect. you want a smack?  | |
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Gimmesomehorns said: Another thing.
Do i say didnt saw or didnt see? Did not see unless you did not saw the log in two | |
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Looking at all the examples of "an" in front of "h"'s, I would only use "an" in front of "historic". And of course, hour, honor, etc. I DO pronounce the "h" in historic, but it rolls nicely and quietly after "an". I would never say "an hereditary disease", for example. |
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CarrieMpls said: Looking at all the examples of "an" in front of "h"'s, I would only use "an" in front of "historic". And of course, hour, honor, etc. I DO pronounce the "h" in historic, but it rolls nicely and quietly after "an". I would never say "an hereditary disease", for example.
I usually stick with the normal American way, especially if I pronounce "a" as a diphthong ("long a"). I think "an" sounds nicer than "a" (schwa) if the next syllable is short (like "historic") or another schwa (like "habitual" and "hereditary"). I'd never use "an" in front of words like "hypothesis." "Whitney was purely and simply one of a kind." ~ Clive Davis | |
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AlexdeParis said: CarrieMpls said: Looking at all the examples of "an" in front of "h"'s, I would only use "an" in front of "historic". And of course, hour, honor, etc. I DO pronounce the "h" in historic, but it rolls nicely and quietly after "an". I would never say "an hereditary disease", for example.
I usually stick with the normal American way, especially if I pronounce "a" as a diphthong ("long a"). I think "an" sounds nicer than "a" (schwa) if the next syllable is short (like "historic") or another schwa (like "habitual" and "hereditary"). I'd never use "an" in front of words like "hypothesis." agreed. |
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the responses on this thread crack me up!  | |
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man, i don't know...
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JustErin said: Use "a" when the next word starts with a consonant and "an" if it starts with a vowel.
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Shouldn't you have learnt this in school? LOL
Tip: Never use 'a' before a word starting with 'h', so its an hotel not a hotel and an historic place instead of 'a'. [Edited 8/17/08 19:28pm] | |
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TheFreakerFantastic said: Shouldn't you have learnt this in school? LOL
Tip: Never use 'a' before a word starting with 'h', so its an hotel not a hotel and an historic place instead of 'a'. [Edited 8/17/08 19:28pm] What school did you go to?? | |
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mdiver said: Byron said: Then do the opposite ...Precisely  Who needs enemies ..when I have such wonderful friends )(*@#$)U*@#($# 
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CarrieMpls said: errant said: some people use "an" in front of words that begin with an "h" sound, e.g., "an historic."
i want to slap the piss out of those people. so don't do that. I do that. 
It just sounds better. Slap U Silly then! Bend over! | |
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HamsterHuey said: CarrieMpls said: I do that.
It just sounds better. Slap U Silly then! Bend over! "An Herman" Woah! It works! Is there any place of refuge one can flee from this insanity | |
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MarySharon said: HamsterHuey said: Slap U Silly then! Bend over! "An Herman" Woah! It works! Nothing better than my flat hand on a firm naked ass cheek. It makes a nice sound. | |
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errant said: some people use "an" in front of words that begin with an "h" sound, e.g., "an historic."
i want to slap the piss out of those people. so don't do that. So true! It's worse here in Australia. Some people pronounce the letter as Haitch! Apparently, the argument is that Aitch does not indicate the way the letter sounds. But then what's the 23rd letter... Wubbleyou?Feel free to join in the Prince Album Poll 2018! Let'a celebrate his legacy by counting down the most beloved Prince albums, as decided by you! | |
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Moonbeam said: ... Wubbleyou?
Wubbleme? Yes, please. | |
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HamsterHuey said: MarySharon said: "An Herman" Woah! It works! Nothing better than my flat hand on a firm naked ass cheek. It makes a nice sound. Wash you hands first brat Is there any place of refuge one can flee from this insanity | |
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MarySharon said: HamsterHuey said: Nothing better than my flat hand on a firm naked ass cheek. It makes a nice sound. Wash you hands first brat Owww, you're a clean freak. I love men with dirty hands. They need to stripped. Washed. Scrubbed. You know. | |
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HamsterHuey said: MarySharon said: Wash you hands first brat Owww, you're a clean freak. I love men with dirty hands. They need to stripped. Washed. Scrubbed. You know.  Is there any place of refuge one can flee from this insanity | |
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HamsterHuey said: Efan said: That's mostly true, but it's more accurate to say use "an" before words starting with a vowel sound, not necessarily before a vowel (e.g., "an hour" and "a unique opportunity"). An Erin. But to be more concise; A Drunk Erin. the best...  A working class Hero is something to be ~ Lennon |
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moderatorEfan said: I've never heard that before, and I don't think it bears up ("a hysterically funny person," "a hermaphrodite," "a hereditary condition," just to name a few). It really just matters if the "h" is pronounced or not. If you pronounce the "h" in "historic," you shouldn't use "an."
Interesting to note that when you were thinking of "h" words, the second one you thought of was "hermaphrodite".  | |
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Lammastide said: Gimmesomehorns said: My first language isnt english, so it sometimes gets embarrising when i misspell here on the org.
Im still have somethings to learn, i dont know when to use a or an. How do i do? Efan's rule is correct. And don't be embarrassed! I applaud you for trying your hand at a second language. Many native English speakers I know have hardly mastered their own language!  
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mcmeekle said: Efan said: I've never heard that before, and I don't think it bears up ("a hysterically funny person," "a hermaphrodite," "a hereditary condition," just to name a few). It really just matters if the "h" is pronounced or not. If you pronounce the "h" in "historic," you shouldn't use "an."
Interesting to note that when you were thinking of "h" words, the second one you thought of was "hermaphrodite". Well, you know how it is. I was on the org after all. | |
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Efan said: mcmeekle said: Interesting to note that when you were thinking of "h" words, the second one you thought of was "hermaphrodite". Well, you know how it is. I was on the org after all. Other words you might want to consider: An hentai, a "hummer", a hand-job and Howard Stern. | |
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RenHoek said: HamsterHuey said: An Erin. But to be more concise; A Drunk Erin. the best... Why does everyone pick on me? | |
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mcmeekle said: Efan said: Well, you know how it is. I was on the org after all. Other words you might want to consider: An hentai, a "hummer", a hand-job and Howard Stern. Good to know. Except all of those have their emphasis on the first syllable, so they don't fit. | |
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JustErin said: RenHoek said: the best... Why does everyone pick on me? Because in the language of the ancient yanomami tribes, JustErin translates to "sitting duck"? just a guess... A working class Hero is something to be ~ Lennon |
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