Haitian Creole Alphabet, Lesson 17
The Letter N in Haitian Creole
N appears in core pronouns and nasal-vowel spellings.
N
nou, we / you plural
1. Sound & pronunciation #
N is a clear consonant when it stands alone. It also helps create nasal vowels in AN, EN, ON, and OUN.
Pronunciation guide: /n/, n, like note.
2. Grammar rule #
Nou can mean “we,” “us,” “our,” or plural “you.” Context decides.
3. Vocabulary building blocks #
Practice contextual reading with words that start with, contain, or clearly showcase N.
| Creole word | English sounds-like guide | English translation |
|---|---|---|
| Nou | Noo | We / you plural |
| Non | Nohn nasal | Name |
| Nan | Nahn nasal | In / in the |
| Nòt | Nawt | Note / grade |
| Nwa | Nwah | Black |