Using 'an' and 'a' does not depend on the spelling of the word it precedes, it depends on the pronunciation of the word. In most cases though, 'an' is used before words that begin with vowels (a, e, i, o u.), such as an apple, an elephant or an igloo. By contrast, use 'a' if a word starts with a consonant sound (e.g. a ball, a car).
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Paul WoodCambridge Examiner / Language teacher, from Brisbane, with 12 years' experience in the industry.
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