Haitian Creole Alphabet, Lesson 31
The Letter Y in Haitian Creole
Y gives the “yes” glide and also appears in plural yo.
Y
yoyo, yo-yo
1. Sound & pronunciation #
Y sounds like y in yes before a vowel. At the end of some syllables, it can sound like a tight i.
Pronunciation guide: /j/, y, like yes.
2. Grammar rule #
Yo marks plural after nouns: liv yo. It also means “they.”
3. Vocabulary building blocks #
Practice contextual reading with words that start with, contain, or clearly showcase Y.
| Creole word | English sounds-like guide | English translation |
|---|---|---|
| Yoyo | Yoh-yoh | Yo-yo |
| Yo | Yoh | They / plural marker |
| Yon | Yohn nasal | A / one |
| Ye | Yeh | To be / be located |
| Marye | Mah-ryeh | Married |