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Re: A Hotel Or An Hotel, Which One Is Correct? by Ebusu01: 3:33pm On Mar 20, 2019 |
The guy above has said it all |
Re: A Hotel Or An Hotel, Which One Is Correct? by nextstep(m): 4:30pm On Mar 20, 2019 |
collitexnaira: So do the words Hour, Honour, Honest, Historic, etc. but it's incorrect to say "a hour" or "a honour", isn't it. The rule on 'a' vs. 'an' depends on how the word is pronounced, not necessarily on how it's spelled, though the preference changes over the generations. I'd say about 80% of the English-speaking world pronounces Hotel with the "H", and about 20% leaves off the "H" and pronounce it like the French: otel. Honest and Historic are other words where the "H" is not always pronounced, leading to phrases like "An honest person" or "An historic moment". CaptainFM1: In this case, there's no ambiguity, because the H in House is (AFAIK) always pronounced, like Hair, Hand, Happy, unless the speaker's first language is Yoruba or they're from parts of Britain, where you hear things like "take my 'and and come to my 'ouse", or "'ere, 'oo's making all at noise at this 'our?", or "and 'e's gonna let my 'ouse for the monf?" |
Re: A Hotel Or An Hotel, Which One Is Correct? by Nobody: 4:48pm On Mar 20, 2019 |
Chipink:chai! Ezigbo nwa,e ga di we bulu nwunye nnukwu ogalanya...ise! Daalu rinne 1 Like |
Re: A Hotel Or An Hotel, Which One Is Correct? by FlintGuevara(m): 11:52am On Mar 22, 2019 |
ehissi: Justice Abang keeps lawyers on their toe at all times. I have appeared before him in Asaba and his Court was quite sober the day I appeared before him. His reputation must have made Lawyers in court to come prepared. And he's now here in Abuja with us, he now presides over Justice Dimgba's former court. Olatoregun is a sound judge, but man... you don't want to make a mistake in her court or say something that doesn't sit right with her. She will tear you to shreds and leave your day in smithereens. |
Re: A Hotel Or An Hotel, Which One Is Correct? by FlintGuevara(m): 11:58am On Mar 22, 2019 |
fine4life: I'm still lost on the drive of your chastisement. I only stated a notorious fact. Is what I said a desecration of her Court? I look forward to your educating me on how my statement above amounted to a joke. |
Re: A Hotel Or An Hotel, Which One Is Correct? by Ufedolove: 4:52pm On Mar 22, 2019 |
Komu1048: Yes bro, I am Igala. I'm sorry for the late reply. Wasn't expecting this on the front page 1 Like |
Re: A Hotel Or An Hotel, Which One Is Correct? by Ufedolove: 8:33am On Mar 23, 2019 |
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Re: A Hotel Or An Hotel, Which One Is Correct? by Ufedolove: 8:35am On Mar 23, 2019 |
xpizzy: What you explained is explained immediately after the bolded texts. Thanks |
Re: A Hotel Or An Hotel, Which One Is Correct? by Goddyj(m): 10:31am On Mar 24, 2019 |
Actually, what determines where you use 'A' and where use 'An' is not really the letter that starts the words(Noun). It's the sound (oral pronunciation) of the words that matters. For example, 'Honest' is pronounced as 'Onest', the 'H' being silent. In that case, the word 'honest' begins with a vowel sound; therefore, you say 'An honest man', not 'A honest man'. In the case of 'Hotel', it begins with 'H'-sound, which is a consonant sound. So, it's 'A hotel'. So always look out for the 'oral' pronunciation of the words; that's what matters. Thanks |
Re: A Hotel Or An Hotel, Which One Is Correct? by fine4life: 3:02pm On Mar 30, 2019 |
There's nothing suggesting chastisement in what I said Sir. Assuming but not conceding that what stated is a notorious fact, at least, as a minister in the temple of justice, certain things are best left unsaid sometimes, partly because of the audience and partly because of the context also. FlintGuevara: |
Re: A Hotel Or An Hotel, Which One Is Correct? by SamySamy123: 8:45am On Sep 20, 2021 |
Okay guys! I think you should check out the article below for a clearer and better understanding of those phrases. Here is the answer: https://bscholarly.com/a-hotel-or-an-hotel-which-is-correct-answered/ |
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