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It seems like a difficult language to learn (lemmy.world)
submitted 2 years ago by [M] to c/memes@lemmy.world
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[–] 2 points 2 years ago (1 child)

Looks weired but a sound of C and T has to be somehow connected, at least it feels like they are to me. Based on my experience, sound of Polish Ć and Czech Ť are transitional between Polish/Czech T/C. Proper linguist might put some more light on it than just my speculation.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Our C is reffered in IPA as joined "TS" sound, so there is definitely some merit to that

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago

    Polish C is also described as /t͡s/ (e.g. co /t͡sɔ/). According to wiki both are dental and voiceless although one is plosive and the other affricate. As I've read their descriptions on wiki, they made a lot of sense - /t͡s/ starts with a blockade of airway (just as /t/) but the air is released slightly differently thus making the difference in sound produced.

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