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 |