Graphemes
a an b ch d e è en f g h i j k l m n ng o ò on ou oun p r s t ui v w y z
Creole Pronunciations
Vowel sounds
Received Pronunciations:
Creole Vowel Sounds
Vowels
Vowels are speech sounds produced with an open vocal tract, allowing air to flow freely. Unlike consonants, which involve some form of obstruction, vowels are characterized by the absence of such obstruction. In Haitian Creole, the primary vowel sounds are “a,” “à,” “e,” “è,” “i,” “o,” “ò,” and “ou,” but there are also many variations and diphthongs (a combination of two vowel sounds) and nasal vowels that contribute to the richness and diversity of the language. Vowels are essential components of words and play a crucial role in shaping the pronunciation and meaning of words.
A #1
The vowel “A” is one of the primary vowel sounds in the Haitian Creole language. It is pronounced as /a/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). Its sound does not vary.
This vowel sound is crucial in forming a wide range of Haitian Creole words.
vwayel / kreyòl / lang / haiti
AN #
The vowel “A” is one of the primary vowel sounds in the Haitian Creole language. It is pronounced as /a/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). Its sound does not vary.
This vowel sound is crucial in forming a wide range of Haitian Creole words.
vwayel / kreyòl / lang / an
EN #
The vowel “A” is one of the primary vowel sounds in the Haitian Creole language. It is pronounced as /a/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). Its sound does not vary.
This vowel sound is crucial in forming a wide range of Haitian Creole words.
vwayel / kreyòl / lang / an
ON #
The vowel “A” is one of the primary vowel sounds in the Haitian Creole language. It is pronounced as /a/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). Its sound does not vary.
This vowel sound is crucial in forming a wide range of Haitian Creole words.
vwayel / kreyòl / lang / an
UI #
The vowel “A” is one of the primary vowel sounds in the Haitian Creole language. It is pronounced as /a/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). Its sound does not vary.
This vowel sound is crucial in forming a wide range of Haitian Creole words.
vwayel / kreyòl / lang / ui
UI #
The vowel “A” is one of the primary vowel sounds in the Haitian Creole language. It is pronounced as /a/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). Its sound does not vary.
This vowel sound is crucial in forming a wide range of Haitian Creole words.
vwayel / kreyòl / lang / ui
UI #
The vowel “A” is one of the primary vowel sounds in the Haitian Creole language. It is pronounced as /a/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). Its sound does not vary.
This vowel sound is crucial in forming a wide range of Haitian Creole words.
vwayel / kreyòl / lang / ui
Consonants
Consonants
Consonants are speech sounds produced by obstructing or restricting the airflow in the vocal tract. This obstruction is caused by various configurations of the tongue, lips, teeth, and other parts of the mouth. In the Haitian Creole language, consonants include sounds like “b,” “ch,” “d,” “f,” “g,” “h,” “j,” “k,” “l,” “m,” “n,”, “ng,” “p,” “r,” “s,” “t,” “v,” “w,” “y,” and “z.” These sounds are combined with vowels to form words and allow for the articulation of speech.
B #1
The consonant “B” is one of the 20 consonant sounds in the Haitian Creole language. It is represented by the letter “B” in the alphabet. When pronounced, the lips come together to momentarily block the airflow, followed by a release of sound. In the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), the sound of “B” is denoted as /b/. Examples of words with the “B” sound include “bag” (ring), “bal” (ball), and “bèk” (beak). This sound is integral to the formation of many Haitian Creole words.
konson / kreyòl / haitian creole
haitian/ lhcwf
NG #1
The consonant “B” is one of the 20 consonant sounds in the Haitian Creole language. It is represented by the letter “B” in the alphabet. When pronounced, the lips come together to momentarily block the airflow, followed by a release of sound. In the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), the sound of “B” is denoted as /b/. Examples of words with the “B” sound include “bag” (ring), “bal” (ball), and “bèk” (beak). This sound is integral to the formation of many Haitian Creole words.
konson / kreyòl / haitian creole
haitian/ lhcwf
NG #1
The consonant “B” is one of the 20 consonant sounds in the Haitian Creole language. It is represented by the letter “B” in the alphabet. When pronounced, the lips come together to momentarily block the airflow, followed by a release of sound. In the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), the sound of “B” is denoted as /b/. Examples of words with the “B” sound include “bag” (ring), “bal” (ball), and “bèk” (beak). This sound is integral to the formation of many Haitian Creole words.
konson / kreyòl / haitian creole
haitian/ lhcwf
NG #1
The consonant “B” is one of the 20 consonant sounds in the Haitian Creole language. It is represented by the letter “B” in the alphabet. When pronounced, the lips come together to momentarily block the airflow, followed by a release of sound. In the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), the sound of “B” is denoted as /b/. Examples of words with the “B” sound include “bag” (ring), “bal” (ball), and “bèk” (beak). This sound is integral to the formation of many Haitian Creole words.
konson / kreyòl / haitian creole
haitian/ lhcwf
Vocabulary
Shapes!
square
triangle
circle
heart
oval
hexagon
star
rectangle
Colors!
red
orange
yellow
green
blue
purple
pink
brown
black
gray
Numbers!
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Days of the Week
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Months of the Year
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
What is today’s weather?
rainy
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