Haitian Creole Alphabet, Lesson 30
The Letter W in Haitian Creole
W is essential before o-type sounds and in contractions.
W
wòch, rock
1. Sound & pronunciation #
W is a glide like English w. Haitian Creole often writes W where French habits might tempt learners to write R.
Pronunciation guide: /w/, w, like we.
2. Grammar rule #
The short form w can stand for ou after words: non w means “your name.”
3. Vocabulary building blocks #
Practice contextual reading with words that start with, contain, or clearly showcase W.
| Creole word | English sounds-like guide | English translation |
|---|---|---|
| Wòch | Wawch | Rock |
| Wi | Wee | Yes |
| Wou | Woo | Wheel |
| Wè | Weh | To see |
| Non w | Nohn oo | Your name |