How to pronounce Haiti
Say it like HAY-tee. Haiti has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAY).
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- HAY
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Haiti pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Haiti
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: HAY-tee.
What does Haiti mean?
- A country in the Caribbean. Official name: Republic of Haiti.
Where does Haiti come from?
From Taíno hayiti (“land of lofty barrows or mountains”), which was the native name given to the whole island of Hispaniola.
Words that rhyme with Haiti
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Haiti.
Questions about saying Haiti
How do you pronounce Haiti?
Say HAY-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈheɪti/. In British English it is /ˈheɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Haiti?
Haiti has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAY). Broken into parts: HAY · tee.
Is Haiti pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈheɪti/ (HAY-tee).