Re: what is it?
> > AFAIC the decision to use "a" or "an" is based solely on the pronounciation of > > the word (i consider acronyms and abbreviations to be words too) and not on the > > way it is written. So to me the sentences "an RTF file" or "an SLB connector" or > > "an MBR virus" are correct. I never though of it , but sounding it out , your interpretation sounds more "correct" > What about "FAQ list"? Is it "a FAQ List" as you pronounce it like > fact, but w/o the t, or is it "an 'Eff Ay Queue' List", if you spell > the acronym I've always said "fack" .. and so a FAQ. But if you want to say it F. A. Q. then by all means say "an" if you want to >(sorry for the 'queue', i did not see any other way to > write that letter...)? how about "cue" ? or "qew" ? > TIA, TIA? Sincerly CeeJay
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