It’s a unique. The rule for determining whether to use “a” or “an” is based on pronunciation, not spelling. Since the initial letter of the word unique produces a consonant sound (a “you” sound), it takes the indefinite article “a”.
It’s a unique. The rule for deciding whether to use a or an is based on pronunciation, not spelling. Since the initial letter of the word unique produces a consonant sound (a “you” sound), it takes the indefinite article “a”.
This is a unique opportunity to study Spanish abroad.
This is an unique opportunity to study Spanish abroad.
More examples:
Caribbean coral reefs are a unique and fragile environment.
The new situation provides a unique opportunity to reform the tax system.
Follow the same strategy with the derived forms "uniqueness" (noun) and "uniquely" (adverb).
A creative design brings a uniqueness to his work.
The senate Electoral College is a uniquely American institution.
A partial list of words that begin with the letter “u” and also take the article “a”:
