Sielec is a Polish term that is used to describe a small village. The spelling of the word is quite phonetic, with the pronunciation being /ˈɕɛlɛt͡s/. The first syllable "sie" is pronounced like "she" with an "ee" sound, while the second syllable "lec" is pronounced with a "letch" ending. The IPA transcription makes it easier for English speakers to understand the correct pronunciation of this Polish word. When pronounced correctly, sielec sounds like "she-letch."