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This word list follows the standard English alphabetical order. However, when you work with alphabetized Czech records, use the Czech alphabetical order.
This word list follows the standard English alphabetical order. However, when you work with alphabetized Czech records, use the Czech alphabetical order.


'''Spelling'''
Spelling rules were not standardized in earlier centuries. In Czech, the following spelling variations are common:
* ''i'', ''y,''and ''j'' used interchangeably
* ''s'' and ''z'' used interchangeably
* ''w'' used for ''v''
* ''rz'' used for&nbsp;''ř''<br>
* ''sz'' used for ''š''
* ''cz'' used for č
Czech is a phonetic language, which means words are pronounced as they are written.


<h3> The Czech Alphabet </h3>
<h3> The Czech Alphabet </h3>
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