Cz (digraph)
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Cz is a digraph of the Latin alphabet.
In Polish, cz represents a voiceless retroflex affricate (IPA: [t͡ʂ]), similar to English "tch". It is known as "hard tch" and should not be confused with ć (or c followed by i), termed "soft tch", a voiceless alveolo-palatal affricate (IPA: [t͡ɕ]).
This digraph was once common across Europe, but has largely been replaced. In French and Catalan, historical cz contracted to the ligature ç, and represents the sound /s/.
Examples of cz
ⓘ (hi, hello)
Compare ć:
ⓘ (to be)
ⓘ (train)