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Steve Grant wrote:
> "Tim Roberts" wrote in message
> news:41f2e376@dnews.tpgi.com.au...
> > I'm looking for examples of where it is correct to use the
indefinite
> > article "a" rather than the indefinite article "an" immediately
prior to a
> > word beginning with one of the five vowels a,e,i,o,u.
> >
> > I can think of one but am sure there must be more....
>
> Any "u-" word in which the 'u' is pronounced "yoo-."
>
> A unified theory, a union, a united front, a universally held view, a
> university, ....
Similar to the "yoo-" sound - but not starting with 'u' would be a
euphemism, a euphonium, etc.
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