The spelling of the word "djurkovic" can be a challenge for those unfamiliar with its pronunciation. The IPA phonetic transcription of this word is /dʒʊrkəvɪtʃ/. The "dj" is pronounced as a "dʒ" sound, similar to the "j" in "jacket." The "u" is pronounced as a short "ʊ" sound, the "r" as a standard "r" sound, and the "k" as a hard "k" sound. The "o" is pronounced as a short "ə" sound, the "v" as a "v" sound, and the "i" as a short "ɪ" sound. Finally, the "c" is pronounced as a "tʃ" sound, similar to the "ch" in "church."