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title: The Nasal Vowel ON in Haitian Creole
description: "ON is a nasal vowel, not the English word \"on.\""
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updated: "2026-08-11"
category: Pronunciation / Haitian Creole Alphabet
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# The Nasal Vowel ON in Haitian Creole

Haitian Creole Alphabet, Lesson 21

 The Nasal Vowel ON in Haitian Creole

ON is a nasal vowel, not the English word "on."

   ON

pon, bridge

## 1. Sound & pronunciation

ON is pronounced through the mouth and nose as one sound. Avoid adding a strong final N.

**Pronunciation guide:** /ɔ̃/, nasal o; no exact English equivalent.

## 2. Grammar rule

 After an ON nasal ending, the article is often **an**: **pon an**.

## 3. Vocabulary building blocks

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

| Creole word | English sounds-like guide | English translation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pon | *Pohn nasal* | Bridge |
| Bon | *Bohn nasal* | Good |
| Tonton | *Tohn-tohn* | Uncle |
| Konnen | *Koh-nen* | To know |
| Non | *Nohn nasal* | Name |

## 4. Interactive practice station

[The Nasal Vowel ON in Haitian Creole: Practice](about:blank)