It’s a uvula. The rule for using “a” or “an” is based on pronunciation—not spelling. If the following word has a consonant sound, then the indefinite article to use is “a”.
It’s a uvula. The rule for using a or an is based on pronunciation—not spelling. If the following word has a consonant sound, then the indefinite article to use is “a”.
A uvula is a small piece of flesh that hangs down at the back of your mouth.
An uvula is a small piece of flesh that hangs down at the back of your mouth.
The word uvula begins with a consonant sound (a “you” sound).
Everyone has a uvula.
A uvula helps prevent liquid from going up your nose when you swallow.
This is a partial list of words that also begin with the vowel “u” but make a consonant sound, and therefore take the article "a":
