Anonymous  +  588310 Mon, 17 Nov 08 02:34 AM is "u" always considered to be a semivowel? how do i use utility with an article? a utility or an utility? :) thank you in advacne for your answers! : Anonymous Articles, Vowels

	Philip  +  588316 Mon, 17 Nov 08 02:54 AM In my school years, I learned that the semi-vowels are y and w.  As far as I know, u is always a vowel, although it has more than one pronunciation, depending on the word.  A utility, because it sounds as if it begins with the semi-vowel y. An unhappy ending. Philip Joined on Thu, Jun 23 2005 Veteran Member 8,738 At reise er at leve! - H. C. Andersen Vowels, Pronunciation

	Yoong Liat  +  588336 Mon, 17 Nov 08 04:04 AM Whether you use 'a' or 'an' depends on the pronunciation of the first syllable of the word. 'A utility' because the first syllable of the word is pronounced 'you'.  Since 'y' is not a vowel, you have to use 'a'. Similarly, a unicorn, a uniform, a university. Yoong Liat Joined on Mon, Sep 4 2006 Veteran Member 6,757 Universities, Vowels, Pronunciation