What is the rule for using A or An before words starting with a silent e?

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What is the rule for using A or An before words starting with a silent e?

The rule for using "A" or "An" before words starting with a silent "e" is to use "An." This is because the choice between "A" and "An" is determined by the sound that follows the article, not the actual letter. When a word starts with a silent "e" and is followed by a vowel sound, "An" is used to ensure smooth pronunciation. For example, we say "an elephant" because the "e" in "elephant" is silent and the word starts with a vowel sound.