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Re: a vs an special case

Subject: Re: a vs an special case
From: Jan Henning <henning -at- r-l -dot- de>
To: "TECHWR-L" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- raycomm -dot- com>
Date: Sun, 5 Jan 2003 22:33:16 +0100

I read the archives that already had an "a vs an" thread, but I think there's
another case which wasn't covered. What do you use ("a" or "an") when
the letter "H" itself is pronounced (i.e. H.D., H-Bomb, H.323). I've
noticed on google using "an" seems popular, but I'm not sure how accurate
those websites are.

Given that "an" is used because the speaking of an "a" followed by a vowel is considered awkward, the key as to whether to write "a" or "an" should be the pronounciation.

Following this reasoning: Since "H.D." is pronounced "aich-dee", it requires "an". Similarly, "H-Bomb" and "H.323" also require "an".

Regards
Jan Henning

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References:
a vs an special case: From: Nathan J. Yoder

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