The Letter G in Haitian Creole

Haitian Creole Alphabet, Lesson 10

G is always hard, even before E or I.

gato, cake

1. Sound & pronunciation #

G keeps the hard sound of go. It does not become the English/French j sound before e or i.

Pronunciation guide: /g/, hard g, like go.

Gen means “there is,” “there are,” or “to have” in many contexts.

Practice contextual reading with words that start with, contain, or clearly showcase G.