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title: The Letter J in Haitian Creole
description: J is not English J; it is closer to the sound in measure.
url: "https://oukaap.com/en/okahub/the-letter-j-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 J in Haitian Creole

Haitian Creole Alphabet, Lesson 13

 The Letter J in Haitian Creole

J is not English J; it is closer to the sound in measure.

   J

jwèt, toy

## 1. Sound & pronunciation

Read J like the middle sound of measure. For borrowed English hard-j sounds, Haitian Creole often uses DJ, as in **djaz**.

**Pronunciation guide:** /ʒ/, s in measure.

## 2. Grammar rule

 **Jwe** means "to play," and **ap jwe** means "is playing."

## 3. Vocabulary building blocks

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

| Creole word | English sounds-like guide | English translation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jwèt | *Zhwet* | Toy |
| Jwe | *Zweh* | To play |
| Jodi | *Zho-dee* | Today |
| Jedi | *Zheh-dee* | Thursday |
| Jòn | *Zhawn* | Yellow |

## 4. Interactive practice station

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