you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
[โ€“] 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I wasn't aware the rule was based on phonetics; I was one of the many under the impression that the actual lettering that is the defining article (much like OP). I think it's due to being monolingual. English being the only language I know.... a lot of the languages rules are known subconsciously.

IE: I knew it's 'a one'; rather than 'an one'... But couldn't have told you why, other than it doesn't sound right.

Edit: why was this downvoted? Is admitting you didn't know something considered bad now?

  • source
  • parent