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Before. (examples: A bunny, an orange)

Use an before nouns that begin with a vowel sound.

an apple / an orange / an orangutan / an envelope / an umbrella

Use a before nouns that begin with consonant sounds:

a book / a mouse / a tree

When you have a noun phrase eg adjective + nounthe same rules apply

a big orange / an empty glass / a small book / an open door

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