The spelling of the name "Franciszk" may seem tricky for non-native speakers, but it becomes clearer when using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription /fran't͡ɕiʃk/. The first syllable is pronounced "fran," with the "a" sounding like the "a" in "father." The second syllable has a "t͡ɕ" sound, which is similar to the "ch" sound in "church." The third syllable has the "i" sound as in "bit," and the final "k" is pronounced like a hard "k" sound. Piecing together each syllable, the name is spelled "Franciszk."