Haitian Creole Alphabet, Lesson 06
The Letter E in Haitian Creole
Read E every time; it is not a silent final letter.
E
elefan, elephant
1. Sound & pronunciation #
E is a clear oral vowel. In Haitian Creole, final E is pronounced, unlike many French spellings.
Pronunciation guide: /e/, eh/ay, close to hey without a glide.
2. Grammar rule #
The marker ap before a verb often marks an action in progress: Elèv yo ap etidye.
3. Vocabulary building blocks #
Practice contextual reading with words that start with, contain, or clearly showcase E.
| Creole word | English sounds-like guide | English translation |
|---|---|---|
| Elefan | Eh-leh-fahn | Elephant |
| Ekri | Eh-kree | To write |
| Egzanp | Ehg-zahnp | Example |
| Etidye | Eh-teed-yeh | To study |
| Ede | Eh-deh | To help |