Haitian Creole Alphabet, Lesson 15
The Letter L in Haitian Creole
Learn L through liv, li, la, and other high-frequency words.
L
liv, book
1. Sound & pronunciation #
L is clear and common. It appears in important grammar words like li and la.
Pronunciation guide: /l/, l, like light.
2. Grammar rule #
After many oral consonants, the post-noun definite article is la: liv la.
3. Vocabulary building blocks #
Practice contextual reading with words that start with, contain, or clearly showcase L.
| Creole word | English sounds-like guide | English translation |
|---|---|---|
| Liv | Leev | Book |
| Li | Lee | He / she / it / read |
| La | Lah | The / there |
| Lakay | Lah-kye | Home |
| Lekòl | Leh-kol | School |