Do you use an or a before h word?

You use an before a word that starts with a vowel sound, even if the first letter is a consonant.

Here's why:

* "H" can have a silent sound: Words like "hour", "honor", and "honest" start with an "h" but the "h" is silent. In these cases, you use an because the first sound is a vowel.

* "H" can have a pronounced sound: Words like "hat", "house", and "happy" start with a pronounced "h" sound. In these cases, you use a.

Examples:

* An hour

* An honor

* A hat

* A house

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