Is it a apple or an apple?
Is it a apple or an apple? With words such as 'umbrella', 'ice cream' and 'apple' you have to use “an umbrella”, “an ice cream” and “an apple”. Unfortunately there are some exceptions to this rule too.
Is it a umbrella or an umbrella?
With words such as 'umbrella', 'ice cream' and 'apple' you have to use “an umbrella”, “an ice cream” and “an apple”. Unfortunately there are some exceptions to this rule too. When 'u' makes the same sound as the 'y' in “you”, or 'o' makes the same sound as 'w' in “won” then you should use 'a'.