Haitian Creole Alphabet, Lesson 19
The Letter O in Haitian Creole
Use O for a rounded closed vowel and contrast it with Ò.
O
dlo, water
1. Sound & pronunciation #
O is a closed rounded vowel, close to the o in go. Keep it distinct from open Ò.
Pronunciation guide: /o/, o, like go.
2. Grammar rule #
Adjective sentences often do not need “to be”: Dlo a cho means “The water is hot.”
3. Vocabulary building blocks #
Practice contextual reading with words that start with, contain, or clearly showcase O.
| Creole word | English sounds-like guide | English translation |
|---|---|---|
| Dlo | Dloh | Water |
| Pote | Poh-teh | To carry / bring |
| Solèy | Soh-ley | Sun |
| Oto | Oh-toh | Car |
| Moso | Moh-soh | Piece |