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22-Nov-2005, 02:26
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 use of "a" and "an" with abbreviations A Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN). A LVN or an LVN? Which is correct and why? |
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22-Nov-2005, 08:19
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| Re: use of "a" and "an" with abbreviations Pronunciation is the key.  a CIA agent ("C" is pronounced [si:]. CIA is consonant-intial) an NDP leader ("N" is pronounced [en]. NDP is vowel-initial) Note, "e" as in bed. All the best.  |
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