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title: The Letter N in Haitian Creole
description: "N appears in core pronouns and nasal-vowel spellings."
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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 N in Haitian Creole

Haitian Creole Alphabet, Lesson 17

 The Letter N in Haitian Creole

N appears in core pronouns and nasal-vowel spellings.

   N

nou, we / you plural

## 1. Sound & pronunciation

N is a clear consonant when it stands alone. It also helps create nasal vowels in AN, EN, ON, and OUN.

**Pronunciation guide:** /n/, n, like note.

## 2. Grammar rule

 **Nou** can mean "we," "us," "our," or plural "you." Context decides.

## 3. Vocabulary building blocks

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

| Creole word | English sounds-like guide | English translation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nou | *Noo* | We / you plural |
| Non | *Nohn nasal* | Name |
| Nan | *Nahn nasal* | In / in the |
| Nòt | *Nawt* | Note / grade |
| Nwa | *Nwah* | Black |

## 4. Interactive practice station

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