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title: The Letter D in Haitian Creole
description: Practice a clean D while previewing the nasal vowel in dan.
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updated: "2026-08-11"
category: Pronunciation / Haitian Creole Alphabet
tags:
  - alphabet
  - beginner
  - "haitian-creole"
  - pronunciation
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# The Letter D in Haitian Creole

Haitian Creole Alphabet, Lesson 05

# The Letter D in Haitian Creole

Practice a clean D while previewing the nasal vowel in dan.

    D

dan, tooth

## 1. Sound & pronunciation

D is a direct consonant made with the tongue near the teeth. In dan, the following AN is nasal.

**Pronunciation guide:** /d/, d, like day.

## 2. Grammar rule

 Possessives follow the noun: **dan mwen** means “my tooth.”

## 3. Vocabulary building blocks

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

| Creole word | English sounds-like guide | English translation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dan | *Dahn* | Tooth |
| Dlo | *Dloh* | Water |
| Dous | *Doos* | Sweet / gentle |
| Doktè | *Dohk-teh* | Doctor |
| De | *Deh* | Two |

## 4. Interactive practice station

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