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well, you could argue that both are correct but really 'an' would be a very archaic form as nowadays we pronounce 'horrific' with the 'h' pronounced. So, yes, either a bit pompous/old-fashioned or you are pronouncing it 'orrific.


I refer you to the OED:

http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/words/a-historic-event-or-an-historic-event


So, I think in modern usage 'an horrific' is not really correct.

Today's English lesson.

How many silent H's can you spot in this sentence.


Aghast at the ghoulish ghetto rhythm rhymes that your vehicle was playing outside the Great Exhibition it was an honour to meet your honourable self despite the fact you looked like a ghastly rhinoceros eating a gherkin on a windy night.

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