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From Tom Lane
Subject Re: "an SQL" vs. "a SQL"
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In response to Re: "an SQL" vs. "a SQL"  (Gavin Flower <GavinFlower@archidevsys.co.nz>)
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Gavin Flower <GavinFlower@archidevsys.co.nz> writes:
> On 11/06/21 8:17 am, Isaac Morland wrote:
>> ... But then there is "an historic occasion" so go figure.

> The 'h' in 'historic' is silent, at least it used to be -- I think now 
> it is almost silent.  So using 'an historic occasion' is correct.

It's silent according to the Brits, I believe.  In America, the
pronunciation varies.

            regards, tom lane

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