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Polish H and CH: Learn the Same Voiceless Sound

Learn why Polish h and ch sound the same, with clear examples like herbata and homar, plus a short trainer drill to improve your Polish pronunciation.

October 30, 2026 · 3 min

The sound h

The letter h sounds like ch, a voiceless [x]. Polish h and ch are not distinct by ear.

komar / homar, karty / charty split on this sound.

Open the «h» card in Letters and sounds. Say herbata in the trainer.

Check your pronunciation in the trainer