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Unique does not begin with a vowel sound, but with a y-glide, which is a consonant.

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The phrase 'an unique' is considered incorrect because the word 'unique' begins with a vowel sound but has a pronounced consonant sound (y). In English, articles like 'an' are used before words starting with vowel sounds, not just vowel letters. Therefore, it is more appropriate to use 'a unique.'

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