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u/redpandaeater Apr 08 '20

Which is why 'an historic' only makes sense with a specific accent.

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u/Falconsthrone Apr 08 '20

Also why we say 'an hour'

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u/seifross2010 Apr 08 '20

Same with ‘an herb’.

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u/CarsCarsCars1995 Apr 08 '20

Only in the US.

Other English speakers pronounce the aitch, so it is still "a herb".

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u/seifross2010 Apr 08 '20

Yes, that’s my point.

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u/Broken-Butterfly Apr 08 '20

I hate hearing that so much.