Friday, November 29, 2013

word choice - Acronyms: "a" vs "an"







When there is an acronym such as NSFW (Not Safe For Work) as in the following example




This is an NSFW link




This is a Not Safe For Work link




Is it correct to use "a" or "an" when using the acronym? I've assumed that it was dependant upon how you're going to pronounce the acronym when speaking (spelling it out "N-S-F-W" or just saying what the letters stand for "Not Safe For Work"). I see in print




This is a NSFW link





which to me is incorrect because I pronounce the acronym letters.

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