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A university / un university
I've been taught that "A" is being used when put in front of a word beginning with a consonant and "AN" is being used when put in front of a word starting with a vowel. The word "UNIVERSITY" begins with a vowel, so I should use "AN", but when read it has a "Y" sound at the beginning, so I should use "A". Which is correct? "A university" or "An university"? I think it should be "A"... HELP
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Viviane's right. Remember this rule comes from spoken English, so it's based on the vowel sound, not the next written letter. Also, "an" does apply when the consonant is silent: an hour, an honour...
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