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title: The Letter W in Haitian Creole
description: "W is essential before o-type sounds and in contractions."
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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 W in Haitian Creole

Haitian Creole Alphabet, Lesson 30

 The Letter W in Haitian Creole

W is essential before o-type sounds and in contractions.

   W

wòch, rock

## 1. Sound & pronunciation

W is a glide like English w. Haitian Creole often writes W where French habits might tempt learners to write R.

**Pronunciation guide:** /w/, w, like we.

## 2. Grammar rule

 The short form **w** can stand for **ou** after words: **non w** means "your name."

## 3. Vocabulary building blocks

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

| Creole word | English sounds-like guide | English translation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wòch | *Wawch* | Rock |
| Wi | *Wee* | Yes |
| Wou | *Woo* | Wheel |
| Wè | *Weh* | To see |
| Non w | *Nohn oo* | Your name |

## 4. Interactive practice station

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