what language do they speak in the bahamas

They speak English in the Bahamas, and it is the country’s official language.

Main languages

• English is the official language used in government, schools, media, and business.

• Most locals speak a distinct local variety called Bahamian English or Bahamian Creole (often just called “dialect” or “Bahamianese”).

• Many residents of Haitian origin also speak Haitian Creole, a French-based Creole, making it an important community language as well.

What you’ll hear as a visitor

• In tourist areas you will hear standard English that is easy for most English speakers to understand.

• Among locals, you will notice a different rhythm, pronunciation, and plenty of unique slang and expressions in Bahamian English.

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