A recent analysis found "Paczki" to be the most difficult word for Wisconsinites to pronounce. Paczki are rich, traditional Polish doughnuts made to use up ingredients like sugar and eggs before Lent.
First things first: The correct pronunciation is poonch-ka, says Joe Parajecki, a chef at the Polish Center in Franklin. And yes, they are similar to jelly-filled donuts, but they’re much richer.