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       Re: General Stoop Atmos
   DIR By: deadlyfrom5yardsout
       Date: March 26, 2026, 2:07 am
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       Or using "a" in front of a vowel...grrrrrr
       #Post#: 151725--------------------------------------------------
       Re: General Stoop Atmos
   DIR By: JammyGit
       Date: March 26, 2026, 6:18 am
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       --- Quote from: deadlyfrom5yardsout link ---
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       > Or using "a" in front of a vowel...grrrrrr
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       A universal truth!
       #Post#: 151729--------------------------------------------------
       Re: General Stoop Atmos
   DIR By: deadlyfrom5yardsout
       Date: March 26, 2026, 7:15 am
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       --- Quote from: JammyGit link ---
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       > A universal truth!
       >
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       An universal truth!!!
       #Post#: 151733--------------------------------------------------
       Re: General Stoop Atmos
   DIR By: Brown Bottle
       Date: March 26, 2026, 8:06 am
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       --- Quote from: deadlyfrom5yardsout link ---
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       > An universal truth!!!
       >
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       Do you seriously pronounce it "ooniverse"? [emoji846]
       #Post#: 151734--------------------------------------------------
       Re: General Stoop Atmos
   DIR By: deadlyfrom5yardsout
       Date: March 26, 2026, 8:13 am
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       True dat!
       #Post#: 151736--------------------------------------------------
       Re: General Stoop Atmos
   DIR By: JammyGit
       Date: March 26, 2026, 8:25 am
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       --- Quote from: deadlyfrom5yardsout link ---
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       > An universal truth!!!
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       I'm afraid you'll have to perform a u-turn on that one, Deadly.
       The pronunciation of the 'u' in 'universal' acts as a consonant
       sound, meaning using 'a' is the correct option. It's not a hard
       rule based on the existence of the vowel itself, it's about the
       sound.
       An umbrella.
       A universe.
       An uncomfortable political situation.
       A usurper.
       #Post#: 151743--------------------------------------------------
       Re: General Stoop Atmos
   DIR By: never sleep
       Date: March 26, 2026, 10:23 am
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       --- Quote from: JammyGit link ---
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       > I'm afraid you'll have to perform a u-turn on that one,
       Deadly. The pronunciation of the 'u' in 'universal' acts as a
       consonant sound, meaning using 'a' is the correct option. It's
       not a hard rule based on the existence of the vowel itself, it's
       about the sound.
       >
       > An umbrella.
       > A universe.
       > An uncomfortable political situation.
       > A usurper.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       But - we can agree that it is only words that start with vowels
       that need "an" in front of them, can't we?
       It would be good to put this subject to bed after spending an
       hour or so reading the posts.
       #Post#: 151745--------------------------------------------------
       Re: General Stoop Atmos
   DIR By: Mr_B
       Date: March 26, 2026, 10:44 am
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       aint seen nuffin rong wif how peeps rite on tis bord if u get
       the jist wot they sayin. Stuff the spelling and punctuation
       nazis.
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       Re: General Stoop Atmos
   DIR By: JammyGit
       Date: March 26, 2026, 11:02 am
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       --- Quote from: never sleep link ---
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       > But - we can agree that it is only words that start with
       vowels that need "an" in front of them, can't we?
       > It would be good to put this subject to bed after spending an
       hour or so reading the posts.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       I was so tempted to open up that line of attack as well! It
       would be an honour :-)
       #Post#: 151768--------------------------------------------------
       Re: General Stoop Atmos
   DIR By: deadlyfrom5yardsout
       Date: March 27, 2026, 3:42 am
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       Rules about using an before a vowel
       The rules for using "an" before a vowel are as follows:
       Use "an" before words that begin with a vowel sound, even if
       they start with a consonant. For example, "an hour" because the
       "h" is silent and the word sounds like "ow."
       Use "an" before words that begin with a consonant sound, even if
       they start with a vowel. For example, "an hour" because the "h"
       is pronounced.
       Use "an" before words that begin with a consonant sound, even if
       they start with a vowel. For example, "an hour" because the "h"
       is pronounced.
       Use "an" before words that begin with a consonant sound, even if
       they start with a vowel. For example, "an hour" because the "h"
       is pronounced.
       6
       These rules help ensure clarity and consistency in writing,
       especially when referring to indefinite nouns.
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