---
title: The Letter V in Haitian Creole
description: V stays voiced and context helps with homonyms like vè.
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updated: "2026-08-11"
category: Pronunciation / Haitian Creole Alphabet
tags:
  - alphabet
  - beginner
  - "haitian-creole"
  - practice
  - pronunciation
---

# The Letter V in Haitian Creole

Haitian Creole Alphabet, Lesson 29

 The Letter V in Haitian Creole

V stays voiced and context helps with homonyms like vè.

   V

vè, glass

## 1. Sound & pronunciation

V is like English v. Keep the voice vibration; do not turn it into f.

**Pronunciation guide:** /v/, v, like voice.

## 2. Grammar rule

 Context decides homonyms: **vè a** can mean "the glass" in a drink setting.

## 3. Vocabulary building blocks

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

| Creole word | English sounds-like guide | English translation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vè | *Veh* | Glass / green / worm |
| Vini | *Vee-nee* | To come |
| Van | *Vahn nasal* | Wind |
| Vle | *Vleh* | To want |
| Vèt | *Veht* | Green |

## 4. Interactive practice station

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