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 |