What You Will Learn
This lesson shows you the complete Haitian Creole alphabet along with its important features.
This will make it easier for you to read and write in Creole.
Haitian Creole Alphabet
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
Key Features of Haitian Creole Alphabet
- The letters c and u never appear by themselves
1. You will always see the letter c next to h, in the form of ch.
Examples
Chalè (Heat), Chante (Sing), Chita (Sit Down)
2. You will always see the letter u next to o or i, in the form ou, oun or ui.
Examples
Out (August), Moun (People), Uit (Eight)
- The letters q and x don't exist at all in Creole.
1. Creole uses the consonant blend kw instead of q.
Examples
Kwè (To trust), Kwochi (Crooked), Kwonik (Chronic)
2. Creole uses the consonant blend ks instead of x
Examples
Tèks (Text), Klowòks (Bleach), Ekspoze (Exposure)
Learn How to Pronounce Words in Haitian Creole
As you have seen in this lesson, the Haitian Creole alphabet and its vowels and consonants are simple and straightforward. But, you should also know how to pronounce those letters. This lesson is just part one of a complete series on how to pronounce in Haitian Creole.
Therefore, please view our Haitian Creole pronunciation guide after examining this lesson if you have not done so already.