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In a dictionary, the pronunciation guide for the word "X-ray" is: eks ˌrā
Notice what the first letter of the pronunciation is e, which is a vowel, thus a vowel sound is the first sound produced when anyone pronounces the word X-ray correctly.
The letter x can begin with either a vowel sound or a consonant sound depending on the word. In certain words that begin with x, the initial sound of the x is actually a z sound:
xylophone is: zīləˌfōn Therefore, a xylophone would be correct.
Use the a if the x is pronounced as a consonant; use an if the x is pronounced as a vowel.
What else can I help you with?
Does one use an or a before the word universe?
One uses "a" because although the word universe begins with a vowel, it's pronounce as if there were a "Y" at the beginning. Wrong: An universe Right: A universe
Do you say an apple or an apple?
"An apple" is correct. use "an" before a word beginning with a vowel. Also before a word beginning with a silent "h," as in "an honor."
Do you use a or an before the word hope?
You should use "a" before the word hope.
When we use capital letters before sentences?
We use capital letters at the beginning of the sentence.
Can you use the word joyous at the beginning of a sentence?
Yes, especially if it's a one word sentence in answer to the question, "How are you feeling?"
Can you use 'a' before the word 'apple'?
No. "An" is used for words beginning with vowel sounds.
When to use A and when to use An?
You use 'an' before a word beginning with a vowel. I caught an octopus while fishing. I caught a fish.
Does one use an or a before the word universe?
One uses "a" because although the word universe begins with a vowel, it's pronounce as if there were a "Y" at the beginning. Wrong: An universe Right: A universe
Do you say an apple or an apple?
"An apple" is correct. use "an" before a word beginning with a vowel. Also before a word beginning with a silent "h," as in "an honor."
Do you use an with a word beginning with i in the past tense?
Yes, the article "an" is used before a word beginning with "i" in the past tense if the pronunciation of the word starts with a vowel sound. For example, "an island".
When to use a as opposed to using an?
Answer"A" is used before words beginning with a consonant. Ex. "I ate a hot dog" "An" is used before words beginning with a vowel. Ex. "I ate an apple"One possible exception is when a or an precedes a word beginning in "H" as in British English. A soft h sound followed by a vowel sound makes "an" preferable in some cases, such as "an historic moment."Source: http://grammartips.homestead.com/historical.html
What would you say in the beginning of the summer or at the beginning of the summer?
Maybe the right grammar there is 'at the beginning of summer'. Unless you are using a sentence with the phrase 'at the beginning of the summer vacation', that's when you're supposed to use 'the' before the word 'summer'.
How do I use the word an in a sentence?
"An" is an indefinite article used in place of the word "a" before words beginning with a vowel. The word "an" is used the same as the word "a." "An" is used when the following word starts with a vowel or a vowel sound such as the word "hour."
When to use a instead of an?
When the first letter of the next word starts with a vowel or the letter H. But of course there are exceptions.... a humble opinion.
How can you use word beginning in sentence?
In the beginning, God created the Heavens and the Earth.
How many spaces should there be after a period and before the beginning of the next sentence?
It is recommended to use only one space after a period before starting the next sentence. This standard has become widely accepted in modern typography and word processing.
Why do you use the word an in front of the word apple?
"An" is the indefinite article used before singular nouns/adjectives beginning with vowels. "A" is the indefinite article used before singular nouns/adjectives beginning with consonants. A cookie A helmet A hot ticket An eagle An orang-u-tan An outrageous example.
