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title: The Sound OU in Haitian Creole
description: OU is one sound and also one of the most useful pronouns.
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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 OU in Haitian Creole

Haitian Creole Alphabet, Lesson 22

 The Sound OU in Haitian Creole

OU is one sound and also one of the most useful pronouns.

   OU

ou, you

## 1. Sound & pronunciation

OU is pronounced like oo in food. Read it as one vowel unit, not O plus U.

**Pronunciation guide:** /u/, oo, like food.

## 2. Grammar rule

 **Ou** can be subject or object: **Ou wè mwen**, **Mwen wè ou**.

## 3. Vocabulary building blocks

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

| Creole word | English sounds-like guide | English translation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ou | *Oo* | You |
| Jou | *Joo* | Day |
| Dous | *Doos* | Sweet / gentle |
| Kouto | *Koo-toh* | Knife |
| Sou | *Soo* | On / about |

## 4. Interactive practice station

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