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title: The Sound Ò in Haitian Creole
description: Ò is the open O sound and the accent matters.
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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 Sound Ò in Haitian Creole

Haitian Creole Alphabet, Lesson 20

 The Sound Ò in Haitian Creole

Ò is the open O sound and the accent matters.

   Ò

wòch, rock

## 1. Sound & pronunciation

Ò is more open than O, close to the vowel in saw. The grave accent signals the open vowel.

**Pronunciation guide:** /ɔ/, aw, like saw.

## 2. Grammar rule

 A grave accent before N can keep vowel + N separate from a nasal vowel: **òn** is not **on**.

## 3. Vocabulary building blocks

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

| Creole word | English sounds-like guide | English translation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wòch | *Wawch* | Rock |
| Bòt | *Bawt* | Boot |
| Kò | *Kaw* | Body |
| Fò | *Faw* | Strong / must |
| Deyò | *Deh-yaw* | Outside |

## 4. Interactive practice station

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