Which is correct 'a utilitarian outlook' or 'an utilitarian outlook'?

Answer 1

The correct spelling is 'A utilitarian outlook' because the 'u' from utilitarian sounds like a consonant and therefore you use the article 'a'.

Answer 2

'a utilitarian outlook' is correct. Use 'an' before a vowel sound, and 'a' before a consonant sound. In this case, the 'u' in 'utilitarian' sounds like a consonant 'y' at the beginning of the word, so 'a' is the appropriate article.