We add the "n" after the definite article "a" in order to create vowel-consonant clusters or syllables. Saying "a apricot" feels clumsy because the throat has to work hard to make it come out whereas when saying "an apricot" the work is done by the tip of the tongue. Try it!
"'Me either" or "Me neither?"
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That confused me O.o
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lol, I think they were saying "an apricot" is nicer to say than "a apricot". In the same way, "me neither" is easier than "me either".
We add the "n" after the definite article "a" in order to create vowel-consonant clusters or syllables. Saying "a apricot" feels clumsy because the throat has to work hard to make it come out whereas when saying "an apricot" the work is done by the tip of the tongue. Try it!