Haitian Creole Alphabet, Lesson 26
The Letter S in Haitian Creole
S unlocks sa, se, solèy, and simple questions.
S
solèy, sun
1. Sound & pronunciation #
S is stable and voiceless like English s in six.
Pronunciation guide: /s/, s, like six.
2. Grammar rule #
Sa can mean this, that, or what depending on position and context.
3. Vocabulary building blocks #
Practice contextual reading with words that start with, contain, or clearly showcase S.
| Creole word | English sounds-like guide | English translation |
|---|---|---|
| Solèy | Soh-ley | Sun |
| Sa | Sah | This / that / what |
| Se | Seh | Is / it is |
| Sis | Sees | Six |
| Souri | Soo-ree | Smile |