The Letter R in Haitian Creole

Haitian Creole Alphabet, Lesson 25

R appears in common verbs, but W replaces R before many o-type sounds.

renmen, to like / love

1. Sound & pronunciation #

R varies by speaker and region, but it is generally not the heavy English r. Keep it light and do not over-roll it.

Pronunciation guide: /ɣ/ or regional r, soft throat r; lighter than French r.

Before o, ò, on, and ou, many words use w instead of r: pwoblèm, wòch.

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