an

adjective
UK: /ən/
US: /ən/

  1. Used before a noun that starts with a vowel sound.

    1. I need an apple for my lunch. [ ] [ ]
    2. She is an honest person, despite what you may have heard about her. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

a

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "an" is /ən/ in British English and /ən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "an": a.

Example usage of "an": "I need an apple for my lunch.". More examples on the page.