How to pronounce Haitian
Say it like HAY-shun. Haitian has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAY).
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- HAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Haitian 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.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Haitian
American and British speakers say Haitian in essentially the same way: /ˈheɪʃən/ in the US and /ˈheɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAY-shun.
What does Haitian mean?
- a native or inhabitant of Haiti
- of or relating to or characteristic of the republic of Haiti or its people“Haitian shantytowns”
Words that rhyme with Haitian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Haitian.
Questions about saying Haitian
How do you pronounce Haitian?
Say HAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˈheɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˈheɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Haitian?
Haitian has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAY). Broken into parts: HAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say Haitian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈheɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˈheɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.