Polish · Difficult words
How to pronounce córka in Polish
córka
Daughter
Standard Polish · Choose 1.00× to hear the original pace.
córka is pronounced /ˈt͡sur.ka/ in Polish. In córka: Join t and s into a single affricate, as in the ending of English “cats”. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
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Find the sounds in córka
Read córka in these IPA segments: ˈt͡sur · ka. Dots and stress marks identify the boundaries shown in the reference; these symbols are not English spelling. The mark /ˈ/ comes immediately before the main stressed syllable. Give that syllable a little more prominence without swallowing the others.
1.The c sound /ts/
In córka: Join t and s into a single affricate, as in the ending of English “cats”.
Watch out: Do not read Polish c as English k or as a lone s.
2.Back rounded vowels
In córka: Round your lips and keep the tongue toward the back. Follow the closer /u/ or more relaxed /ʊ/ quality written in the IPA.
Watch out: Avoid inserting a y sound before the vowel unless the IPA includes /j/.
3.An open vowel
In córka: Open the jaw for the a-like vowel shown in the IPA. Keep it continuous and follow the recording’s tongue position.
Watch out: Do not substitute the English diphthong in “day”.
Hear it in context
Córka jest w szkole.
The daughter is at school.
Listen once, say it aloud, then replay at 1.00×. Keep the word connected to the surrounding sentence rather than giving every syllable equal weight.
Pronunciation and variety
córka is presented using Standard Polish. Regional accents and connected speech can change details. The isolated word and the example let you compare the dictionary form with a short spoken context.
The English-style respelling is approximate. Use the IPA and recording together for vowel quality and consonants that do not have an exact English equivalent.
Meaning and everyday use
Questions about córka
How do you pronounce córka?
córka is pronounced /ˈt͡sur.ka/ in Polish. In córka: Join t and s into a single affricate, as in the ending of English “cats”. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
What should I listen for first?
In córka: Join t and s into a single affricate, as in the ending of English “cats”. Start at 0.75×, then return to 1.00× to hear the natural rhythm.
