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title: The Letter G in Haitian Creole
description: G is always hard, even before E or I.
url: "https://oukaap.com/en/okahub/the-letter-g-in-haitian-creole/"
updated: "2026-08-11"
category: Pronunciation / Haitian Creole Alphabet
tags:
  - alphabet
  - beginner
  - "haitian-creole"
  - practice
  - pronunciation
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# The Letter G in Haitian Creole

Haitian Creole Alphabet, Lesson 10

 The Letter G in Haitian Creole

G is always hard, even before E or I.

   G

gato, cake

## 1. Sound & pronunciation

G keeps the hard sound of go. It does not become the English/French j sound before e or i.

**Pronunciation guide:** /g/, hard g, like go.

## 2. Grammar rule

 **Gen** means "there is," "there are," or "to have" in many contexts.

## 3. Vocabulary building blocks

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

| Creole word | English sounds-like guide | English translation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gato | *Gah-toh* | Cake |
| Gen | *Gehn nasal* | There is / have |
| Gwo | *Gwoh* | Big |
| Gade | *Gah-deh* | To look |
| Gita | *Gee-tah* | Guitar |

## 4. Interactive practice station

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