The Letter J in Haitian Creole

Haitian Creole Alphabet, Lesson 13

J is not English J; it is closer to the sound in measure.

jwèt, toy

1. Sound & pronunciation #

Read J like the middle sound of measure. For borrowed English hard-j sounds, Haitian Creole often uses DJ, as in djaz.

Pronunciation guide: /ʒ/, s in measure.

Jwe means “to play,” and ap jwe means “is playing.”

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