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Although unicorn starts with a vowel, we say and write a unicorn because the long U in a unicorn sounds like the Y in a yam or a yellow bus.
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What is the homophone for unicorn?
Unique Corn - Unicorn
What is the homograph for unicorn?
A homograph for "unicorn" is "tears" as in crying tears and tears in fabric.
When using a or an in a sentence what are some exceptions to the rule?
There are exceptions to the rule that "a" is used before words that begin with a consonant sound and "an" is used before words that begin with a vowel sound. For example, "a unicorn" is correct because the "u" in "unicorn" sounds like "y," a consonant sound. Conversely, "an hour" is correct because "hour" starts with a silent "h," creating a vowel sound.
Does unicorn start with a short U sound?
No, unicorn does not start with a short U sound. It starts with a long U sound.
Is unicorn have a long vowel sound?
Yes, the word "unicorn" has a long vowel sound because the vowel "i" is pronounced as /aɪ/, which is a combination of two vowel sounds.
Do you use a or an before unicorn?
You would use "a" before unicorn because "unicorn" begins with a consonant sound.
Is it grammatically correct to say a unicorn or an unicorn?
Rules of grammar follow the spoken sounds before they follow the written word. So, because unicorn actually begins with a 'y' sound rather than a 'u' sound it is a unicorn.
What is a unicorn and Pegasus put together called?
Different people call them different things. Some call unicorn-pegasus hybrid a pegacorn, while others, including most bronies, call such a creature an alicorn. The latter term is not traditionally correct as in traditional mythology it refers to the substance of a unicorn's horn.
Is there any unicorn game where you get to be a unicorn?
Robot unicorn attack on adult swim is a unicorn game.
What is English for unicorn?
unicorn
Can a hornless baby that has a unicorn mum and dad on howrse grow up to be a unicorn?
No, if it is not born a unicorn, it will never be a unicorn.
What is a mythological animal with a horn in the middle of its head called?
A Unicorn
How do you get your mare to give birth to a unicorn on howrse?
The mare has to be a unicorn first. The circumstances are that:The mare must be a unicornThe mare must be covered at the correct time (shown in the reproduction tab & this time can be changed every 30 days)The stallion must be a unicorn of the same breedEven if you meet all these circumstances, you will only have 1/5 of a chance to give birth to a unicorn, it is mainly just luck. Keep trying until you get it.
A unicorn in the garden?
no, A unicorn in the forest!
What is the theme of The black Unicorn?
There is no such thing as a black unicorn, therefore there is no theme for a black unicorn.
What are some opinions on Charlie the Unicorn?
Charlie the Unicorn is a unicorn that is constantly irrated by two other unicorns. Charlie the Unicorn is the best unicorn ever!!!
How big is a unicorn fish?
as big as a unicorn
