Or, for those who are versed in IPA: /pɔ̃.tʂki/.

* There is no individually-pronounced "n" sound; it is built entirely into the nasalized vowel.

* The /ʂ/ sound is actually a laminal retroflex. This is best described as making a "sh" sound, but with the blade of the tongue.

Yeah, we poles are as obsessed with our prononciation as much as italians are obsessed with their food.

People form other countries just can't get it right :)

The french `bON ton` is the closes to ą you can get.

Yeah, I think you're closer, as long as you pronounce the own like owned rather than pow-n, as I read it at first.

In Michigan people will unabashedly say poonchkee. I've stopped arguing about it with people :).