When to Use A or An Before a Word? Posted on February 3, 2021January 15, 2021 by Cozy Grammar Ask Cozy Grammar Carrie V. asks when to use A or AN before a word: "I thought it had to do with vowels, but sometimes people don't follow this rule. Help!" Here Thomas gives 3 essential tips about A and AN, including including in front of the letter H. EXPLORE OUR LEARNING TREASURE TROVE ASK THOMAS A QUESTION OF YOUR OWN