---
title: The Sound È in Haitian Creole
description: "Use È for the open \"bed\" vowel and for common questions."
url: "https://oukaap.com/en/okahub/the-sound-e-in-haitian-creole/"
updated: "2026-08-11"
category: Pronunciation / Haitian Creole Alphabet
tags:
  - alphabet
  - beginner
  - "haitian-creole"
  - practice
  - pronunciation
---

# The Sound È in Haitian Creole

Haitian Creole Alphabet, Lesson 08

 The Sound È in Haitian Creole

Use È for the open "bed" vowel and for common questions.

   È

èske, question marker

## 1. Sound & pronunciation

È is an open oral vowel. The grave accent signals that the vowel is pronounced separately and openly.

**Pronunciation guide:** /ɛ/, e, like bed.

## 2. Grammar rule

 **Èske** can introduce a yes/no question: **Èske ou pare?**

## 3. Vocabulary building blocks

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

| Creole word | English sounds-like guide | English translation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Èske | *Ehs-keh* | Question marker |
| Bèl | *Behl* | Beautiful |
| Rèn | *Rehn* | Queen |
| Fèt | *Feht* | Party / made |
| Tèt | *Teht* | Head |

## 4. Interactive practice station

[The Sound È in Haitian Creole: Practice](about:blank)