How to Pronounce "Haiti"

Haiti is pronounced ˈheɪti. It originates from Haitian Creole. Click the audio button to hear it in American, British, and Australian English.

Haiti is considered easy to pronounce in English. The IPA phonetic transcription is ˈheɪti.

Easy

🌐 Haitian Creole word

IPA ˈheɪti

Syllables: ha·i·ti

What does "Haiti" mean?

noun

A Caribbean country occupying the western portion of the island of Hispaniola.

Example: "After the earthquake, many countries offered assistance to Haiti to help rebuild."

From Haitian Creole Ayiti, from Taíno meaning land of high mountains.

🗣️ Step by Step

Say 'HAY' like the word for grass, then add 'tee' as in the drink. Stress the first syllable: HAY-tee.

⚠️ Common Mistake

Many people wrongly stress the second syllable, saying 'hay-TEE', instead of 'HAY-tee', which alters the emphasis.

💬 Example

After the earthquake, many countries offered assistance to Haiti to help rebuild.

Haiti is pronounced ˈheɪti. Click the audio button above to hear the correct pronunciation in American, British, and Australian English.

Haiti is considered easy to pronounce. The IPA phonetic transcription is ˈheɪti.

Haiti originates from Haitian Creole. From Haitian Creole Ayiti, from Taíno meaning land of high mountains.