It’s a unity. We use “a” or “an” based on the sound made by the initial letter of the noun that follows, not on how it is spelled. The initial letter of the word “unity” makes a “you” sound; therefore, it takes the indefinite article “a”.
It’s a unity. We use a or an based on the sound made by the initial letter of the noun that follows, not on how it is spelled. The initial letter of the word “unity” makes a “you” sound; therefore, it takes the indefinite article “a”.
There was a unity of determination and purpose.
There was an unity of determination and purpose.
More examples:
During the performance we experienced a unity of our hearts.
They shared a unity of nature and love.
This is the first time that such a unity among all communities is expressed collectively.
Remember, it is the sound, not the spelling, which is important. The letter “u” is a vowel, but it does not always produce a vowel sound. This is a partial list of words that begin with the vowel “u” and make a consonant sound.
