Can I use A or An before words starting with a silent l?

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Can I use A or An before words starting with a silent l?

Yes, you can use "a" or "an" before words starting with a silent "l." The choice between "a" and "an" depends on the sound that follows the article, not the silent letter at the beginning of the word.

For example, you would say "an hour" because the word "hour" starts with a silent "h" and the following sound is a vowel sound (/aʊər/). Similarly, you would say "a lamb" because the word "lamb" starts with a silent "l" and the following sound is a consonant sound (/læm/).

In summary, the use of "a" or "an" is determined by the sound that follows the article, not the presence of a silent letter at the beginning of the word.