What You Will Learn
1. How to pronounce the letter R from the throat
2. Fun facts about the letter R in Haitian Creole
It is very important to know how to pronounce the letter R because it is one of the key ways to sound more like a native speaker and speak Haitian Creole more naturally.
How to Pronounce the Letter R Correctly
- 1. The Haitian Creole letter R is often pronounced toward the back of the mouth or throat.
- 2. A simple trick is to pretend you are going to say /a/, like the a in apple, and then produce the R sound from your throat. (See video.)
- 3. Give yourself time to adapt because the English letter R is formed differently, mainly with the tongue and lips.
Please be sure to watch the video about how to pronounce the letter R so you can hear what it actually sounds like.
This is because the Haitian Creole letter R can sound quite different from the English letter R. Therefore, it is best to see and hear an actual demonstration of how to pronounce it.
10+ Common Haitian Creole Words with the Letter R
1. Retire - To remove
2. Mare - To tie something
3. Detire - To stretch something out
4. Rejte - To reject
5. Separe - To separate
6. Rale - To pull
7. Rele - To call, shout, or cry out
8. Renmen - To like or love
9. Rido - Curtain
10. Branch - Branch
11. Bri - Noise
12. Dra - Bed sheet
Fun Facts About the Letter R in Haitian Creole
1. You may also hear some Haitian speakers call the letter èr because of French influence. The name sounds like the English word air.
2. The pronunciation of the letter R can vary depending on the speaker, region, and the sounds surrounding it.