Gildray is a unique and uncommon word that is spelled phonetically as [ˈɡɪlˌdreɪ]. It contains two syllables, with the emphasis on the first syllable "gil". The "g" is pronounced as a hard "g" sound, while the "i" is pronounced as a short "i" sound. The second syllable "dray" is pronounced with a long "a" sound, represented by the letter "a". Despite its unconventional spelling, the pronunciation of Gildray is straightforward once you understand its phonetic transcription.