Haitian Creole Alphabet, Lesson 09
The Letter F in Haitian Creole
Practice F with everyday food and action words.
F
fwi, fruit
1. Sound & pronunciation #
F is pronounced like English f. In fwi, keep both F and W audible.
Pronunciation guide: /f/, f, like food.
2. Grammar rule #
Fè means “do” or “make” and does not conjugate by person.
3. Vocabulary building blocks #
Practice contextual reading with words that start with, contain, or clearly showcase F.
| Creole word | English sounds-like guide | English translation |
|---|---|---|
| Fwi | Fwee | Fruit |
| Fè | Feh | To do / make |
| Fanmi | Fahn-mee | Family |
| Fanm | Fahm nasal | Woman |
| Fre | Freh | Fresh |