"Borcz" is a Polish word that is spelled with six letters: b-o-r-c-z. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced as /bɔrtʂ/. The "b" and "c" sounds are straightforward, while the "o" is pronounced as an open-mid back rounded vowel in Polish. The "r" sound is pronounced with a strong rolled "r" and the "cz" is pronounced as a voiceless postalveolar affricate which is present in many Slavic languages including Polish. Despite the unique spelling, "borcz" is a common surname in Poland.