Hi, > > To verify that what I think to be incorrect really is, here is the list > > of "words" I've found to be used with "a" but which I think should be > > used with "an": > > > > FAQ > > Would you mind giving a reference to a manual of style or something > about these? I always only use "an" before an acronym if the expansion > of the acronym would need an "an" in front. "An FAQ" sounds wrong to my > ears.
Indeed, it doesn't seem to be as undisputable as I thought. Though most of what this google search turns up seems to be in agreement with my assumptions, your rule can be found, too: http://www.google.com/search?q=%22a+vs+an%22+acronyms The rule I am following is that "a" vs. "an" is decided by pronounciation only - i.e., it's "an eff ey kju", but "a FAT file system". After all, that's how the exact letters are most easily read (without expanding acronyms or such). Cya, Florian -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
