[78-L] A or An [was When is an LP an Lp]^

[Julian Vein]

David Lennick wrote:
> On 10/20/2010 11:44 AM, Michael Biel wrote:
>> On Oct 19, 2010, at 7:02 PM, David Lennick wrote:
>>
>>> Anyone know if the special limited edition record player plays
>>> both 78s and LPs, especially since the disc on it is an LP? (or as
>>> Dr. Biel would prefer, an Lp.)    dl
>> NO!!  Lp was a Columbia trademark, therefore, the only proper use of it
>> is with Columbia Lps.  Everything else is a LP !!!
>>
>> Mike Biel  mbiel at mbiel.com
>>
> 
> Everything else is *AN* LP. Sheesh!
> 
> Dl
> 
> _______________________________________________
There are ambiguities with using the indefinite article. For instance, I 
would say "An historical event", but "A history of Britain". This is 
because the emphasis is different. "Historical" is pronounced 
"Hi'-STORICAL" and history "HISS-tory".

      Julian Vein