Explanation

• He is a university student.
• The article “a” is used before words that start with a consonant sound.
• Although university starts with “u”, it has a “yu” sound, which is a consonant sound.
• Therefore, “a university” is correct, not “an university.”

Last verified on 07-06-2026

Explanation

• “Honest” starts with a silent h, so vowel sound → an honest teacher.
• “University” starts with consonant sound (yoo) → a university lecturer.

Last verified on 20-05-2026

Explanation

• The correct article used before a vowel sound is: “An”
• Use “an” before words that start with a vowel sound (a, e, i, o, u)

Examples:

• an apple
• an hour (h is silent, so vowel sound)
• an honest man

Last updated by NA on 25-April-2026

Explanation

Explanation

“University” starts with a consonant sound ‘yoo’.

So actually we use “a University”.

Additional information:

• Use “A” before words with consonant sounds, even if the spelling starts with a vowel.
• Use “An” before vowel sounds (e.g., an apple, an hour).

Last verified on 20-01-2026