How to Say “Voodoo” in Creole (Haitian Creole)

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vodou
noun, Haitian Creole
In Haitian Creole, the word is spelled vodou. English "voodoo" is an older spelling of the same word.
Vodou is a religion practiced in Haiti. Haitians use vodou as the neutral name for it.
Meaning: Haitian religion (noun)

How do you pronounce it?

Say vodou as "vo-DOO". The ou is a "oo" sound.

When do people say it?

Haiti officially recognized Vodou as a religion in 2003.

Did you know?

  • Haiti officially recognized Vodou as a religion in 2003.

Examples in context

  • Vodou se yon relijyon ayisyen.
    Vodou is a Haitian religion.
  • Li etidye vodou.
    He studies Vodou.
  • Mwen li yon liv sou vodou.
    I read a book about Vodou.

Example conversation

A guide named Patrick answers a visitor named Sarah in Port-au-Prince.

  1. Sarah

    Kisa vodou ye?
    What is Vodou?
  2. Patrick

    Se yon relijyon ayisyen.
    It is a Haitian religion.
  3. Sarah

    Mèsi pou eksplikasyon an.
    Thanks for the explanation.
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