How to Pronounce Consonants in Haitian Creole

It's Almost Like English

All Creole consonants except for j and r sound the same as English consonants.

For example, the Creole consonant b is pronounced exactly as the consonant b in English.

Therefore, pronounce each Creole consonant as you would in English. (see illustration below)

The Creole consonants j sounds more subtle and the creole consonant r comes from the throat.

The Haitian Creole consonants j and r sound different from their English counterparts.

The two Creole consonants blends you need to know are ch, dj and tch.
The consonant blend ch is by far the most common of the three. So, you should especially focus on how to pronounce ch.

Focus on the consonant blend ch, because it is more common.

1. All Creole consonants sound the same as English consonants except for j and r

2. Creole Consonants are never silent

3. Focus on the consonant blends ch, dj and tch