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title: The Letter B in Haitian Creole
description: "Haitian Creole Alphabet, Lesson 03 # The Letter B in Haitian Creole Use B for a clear voiced consonant at the start of common words. B boul, ball ## 1. Sound & pronunciation B is pronounced clearly with both lips,…"
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# The Letter B in Haitian Creole

Haitian Creole Alphabet, Lesson 03

# The Letter B in Haitian Creole

Use B for a clear voiced consonant at the start of common words.

    B

boul, ball

## 1. Sound & pronunciation

B is pronounced clearly with both lips, close to English b in ball. It stays stable before every vowel.

**Pronunciation guide:** /b/, b, like ball.

## 2. Grammar rule

 Haitian Creole verbs do not change by person: **mwen bay**, **ou bay**, **li bay**.

## 3. Vocabulary building blocks

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

| Creole word | English sounds-like guide | English translation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Boul | *Bool* | Ball |
| Bay | *Bye* | To give |
| Bon | *Bohn nasal* | Good |
| Bebe | *Beh-beh* | Baby |
| Ble | *Bleh* | Blue |

## 4. Interactive practice station

[The Letter B in Haitian Creole: Practice](about:blank)