Sz (digraph)

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Sz is a digraph of the Latin alphabet used in various languages. It is most commonly found in the Hungarian language, where it represents the sound /s/, similar to the English "s" in "see". The digraph is also used in other languages and contexts, with varying pronunciations and functions.

Usage in Hungarian

In Hungarian orthography, the digraph "sz" is considered a single letter and is the twenty-sixth letter of the Hungarian alphabet. It is pronounced as /s/, which is the same as the English "s". This is distinct from the Hungarian letter "s", which is pronounced /ʃ/, similar to the English "sh" in "shoe".

Examples

• szép (beautiful)
• szó (word)
• szem (eye)

Usage in Polish

In the Polish language, "sz" is also a digraph, but it represents the sound /ʂ/, which is similar to the English "sh" in "shoe". It is used in many Polish words and is an important part of Polish phonology.

Examples

• szkoła (school)
• szczegół (detail)
• szum (noise)

Usage in German

In the German language, "sz" is not a standard digraph but can be found in some proper names and loanwords. It is not considered a single letter in the German alphabet.

Other Languages

The digraph "sz" can also be found in other languages, including Kashubian, Silesian, and Sorbian, with varying pronunciations and uses.

Related Digraphs

• Cs (digraph)
• Dz (digraph)
• Zs (digraph)

See Also

• Hungarian alphabet
• Polish alphabet
• German alphabet
• Digraph (orthography)