Slightly off-topic, but the use of 'an' as the indefinite article in the phrase 'an HTTP' always seems really weird to my brain.
In Ireland we seem to learn a less "rounded" version of the letter H when we learn the alphabet - I assume this comes from Irish language pronunciation. It sounds much more like "hay-ch" than "aych", really emphasising that initial 'h'.
So, thinking about it, I guess 'a HTTP' probably sounds pretty weird to every other native English speaker in the world :)
Anyone else out there prefer 'a HTTP' over 'an HTTP'?
Back on topic: I really enjoyed the last two hacking sessions, it's really edifying to see the process. More please!
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Slightly off-topic, but the use of 'an' as the indefinite article in the phrase 'an HTTP' always seems really weird to my brain.
In Ireland we seem to learn a less "rounded" version of the letter H when we learn the alphabet - I assume this comes from Irish language pronunciation. It sounds much more like "hay-ch" than "aych", really emphasising that initial 'h'.
So, thinking about it, I guess 'a HTTP' probably sounds pretty weird to every other native English speaker in the world :)
Anyone else out there prefer 'a HTTP' over 'an HTTP'?
Back on topic: I really enjoyed the last two hacking sessions, it's really edifying to see the process. More please!
You're in the minority with your pronouncation of 'h', but are far from alone: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H#Name_in_English
Thanks! Fascinating. Good to know I am not alone :)