Tricia-chan 42 Posted January 19, 2011 When using the word "one", is the correct term to use before it "a" or "an"? It could be "a" because it makes a w-sound, but it could technically be "an" because it begins with a vowel. Please help me out here. ._.' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Godot 513 Posted January 19, 2011 I don't think it's necessarily the letter; it's the sound it makes. so, yeah, it would be "a". /grammarnerd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xxVivaLaSugar 6 Posted January 19, 2011 I guess it'd be a.. o__o Cause saying you got 'an one' sounds weird, and saying 'a one' sounds more.. proper? x3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Antrium 10 Posted January 19, 2011 Do you really want an author answering this? lol technically it is "A" because see the only way you really need to use AN is in the cases such as referring to people, "He is an Kingdom Hearts Fan." In the case of the word "One" it is an either or issue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tricia-chan 42 Posted January 19, 2011 That's what I thought. Just wanted to be safe. Thanks, y'all! Do you really want an author answering this? lol technically it is "A" because see the only way you really need to use AN is in the cases such as referring to people, "He is an Kingdom Hearts Fan." In the case of the word "One" it is an either or issue. Actually, that's incorrect. It doesn't matter whether or not the subject is a person. "An" is another form of "a" that is used before a subject that begins with a vowel, unless it sounds like another letter, such as this case with "a one" (sounds like a "w"). "An Kingdom Hearts fan" just sounds plain weird. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Antrium 10 Posted January 21, 2011 That's what I thought. Just wanted to be safe. Thanks, y'all! Do you really want an author answering this? lol technically it is "A" because see the only way you really need to use AN is in the cases such as referring to people, "He is an Kingdom Hearts Fan." In the case of the word "One" it is an either or issue. Actually, that's incorrect. It doesn't matter whether or not the subject is a person. "An" is another form of "a" that is used before a subject that begins with a vowel, unless it sounds like another letter, such as this case with "a one" (sounds like a "w"). "An Kingdom Hearts fan" just sounds plain weird. I stand corrected in a way Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keyblader 325 Posted January 23, 2011 "He is an Kingdom Hearts Fan." That honestly perplexes me as to how that would seem correct to anyone. In response to the question: Well, I've never actually experienced that. Well, I tried saying them in my head, and "A one" came out better than "An one", I guess people were right, it's because of the "w" sound at the beginning. It's kinda like honor, apparently you are supposed to say "An honor" rather than "A honor" (Though both sound correct) because the "h" is silent, so it's as if it isn't even there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Koko 3,944 Posted January 23, 2011 Go with whatever sounds better 8D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperPunk 13 Posted January 23, 2011 Nnng. Where's a Grammar Nazi when you need one?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paopufruity 122 Posted January 24, 2011 I really don't understand the question.... Please excuse my dumbness... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kinode 3,056 Posted January 24, 2011 lawl, this thread is win. just go with your A and toss that an to he abyss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keyblader 325 Posted January 25, 2011 I really don't understand the question.... Please excuse my dumbness... She's asking which is correct, saying "a one" or saying "an one" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
