How to use article an for words 'aunt' , 'uncle' ?

[shrububbles]

Is it 'an aunt' or 'a aunt' ? same question for 'uncle'?

Thanks,
Shruthi

 

[bhaisahab]

Is it 'an aunt' or 'a aunt' ? same question for 'uncle'?

Thanks,
Shruthi

Welcome to the forums, shrububbles. We use "an" before a vowel sound. Does that answer your question?

 

[emsr2d2]

Do you understand generally how to decide whether "a" or "an" is appropriate?

Try these:

___ apple
___ banana
___ cabbage
___ dog
___ elephant
___ mountain
___ idiot
___ potato
___ opera
___ telephone
___ seal
___ umbrella

 

[SoothingDave]

People usually say "my uncle" or "her aunt."

 

[Barb_D]

There are plenty of occassions when using "a/an" for family members is natural.

She has a sister in Chicago.
I have an aunt who works there.