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title: The Letter M in Haitian Creole
description: M introduces both a sound and the short pronoun m.
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updated: "2026-08-11"
category: Pronunciation / Haitian Creole Alphabet
tags:
  - alphabet
  - beginner
  - "haitian-creole"
  - practice
  - pronunciation
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# The Letter M in Haitian Creole

Haitian Creole Alphabet, Lesson 16

 The Letter M in Haitian Creole

M introduces both a sound and the short pronoun m.

   M

manje, food / eat

## 1. Sound & pronunciation

M is pronounced like English m. It is common at the start and end of everyday words.

**Pronunciation guide:** /m/, m, like mother.

## 2. Grammar rule

 **M** is the short form of **mwen**: **M ap manje**.

## 3. Vocabulary building blocks

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

| Creole word | English sounds-like guide | English translation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Manje | *Mahn-zheh* | Food / to eat |
| Mwen | *Mwehn nasal* | I / me |
| Mache | *Mah-sheh* | To walk / market |
| Moun | *Moon* | Person / people |
| Maten | *Mah-tehn* | Morning |

## 4. Interactive practice station

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