How Do You Spell WARTKOWICE?

Pronunciation: [wˈɔːtka͡ʊɪs] (IPA)

Wartkowice is a Polish word that means "wart village." Its spelling is unique due to the Polish language's use of diacritical marks. The first syllable, "Wart," is pronounced /vart/ with a soft "v" sound as in "vault" and an "a" sound as in "father." The second syllable, "ko," is pronounced /kɔ/ with a short "o" sound as in "cot" followed by a soft "k" sound. The final syllable, "wice," is pronounced /vitsɛ/ with a "v" sound as before and a "ts" sound followed by an "e" sound as in "bet."