Lingusitics Polish Language: Pronunciation of "Ch" Explained"

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The pronunciation of "ch" in Polish varies depending on its position in a word. When followed by a vowel, as in "kocham," it resembles the "j" in Spanish. However, at the end of a word, such as "strach," it is pronounced more like a "k." Historically, "h" and "ch" were distinct sounds, but in modern Polish, they are pronounced identically. The discussion also touches on the pronunciation of "ł" and its impact on surrounding consonants.
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Polish language: the "ch"

I'm having a doubt about the pronounciation of the "ch" in Polish. When it is followed by a vowell (like in the word "kocham") I know it's pronounced similarly to the "j" in Spanish or probably some arabic consonant. However when it ends a word (like in the word "strach"), how is it pronounced? Still the same way or like a "k"? Or a mix of both?
 
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"h" "ch" always same
"rz" "ż" same but "zamarzł" "rz" -> "r" "z" no "ż"
try translate.google.pl
kocham, ham, chichot, krzyż OK
zamarzł NOT, beter sounds zamarsł
 
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Historically h & ch were different sounds, in modern Polish they are always identical.

Xitami said:
zamarzł NOT, beter sounds zamarsł

Are you sure?

"ł" to spółgłoska sonorna, bez bezdźwięcznego odpowiednika, więc nie ubezdźwięczniająca się w wygłosie. Nie ma powodu żeby "z" przed nią straciło dźwięczność.

Edit: zacząłem się teraz zastanawiać, czy to "ł" nie zanika, zostawiajac "zamars".

Sorry all, translating the phrase above to English is beyond my capabilities
 
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Ok thanks guys.
So Marzena is pronounced "Mażena"?
 


fluidistic said:
Ok thanks guys.
So Marzena is pronounced "Mażena"?

Yes.
 


Borek said:
Yes.

Thanks. :smile:
 

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