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i think its when the next word begins with a vowel and the second letter is a constanant

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The word "an" is used before words that begin with a vowel sound. For example, "an apple" or "an hour." So, you would use "an" instead of "a" when the next word starts with a vowel sound.

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Would you like an apple?

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