Pronunciation Guide

Creole Pronunciation Basics

- R: Softer than French, often sounds like 'w' - É: Always pronounced "ay" as in "day" - È: Pronounced "eh" as in "bed" - AN/EN: Nasal sound, like French "en" - ON: Nasal sound, like French "bon" - Final consonants: Usually pronounced, unlike French

Common Phrases

Guadeloupean Creole: - Sa ka maché? (sah kah mah-SHAY): How are you? - Mwen la (mwehn LAH): I'm here/fine - A pli ta (ah plee TAH): See you later

Martinican Creole: - Sa ou fè? (sah oo FEH): How are you? - Man la (mahn LAH): I'm here/fine - Ni an lòt soley (nee ahn LOHT soh-LEY): Until another sun (goodbye)