The spelling of the word "Gnide" might look strange to some, but it actually follows the rules of English phonetics. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is spelled /najd/, with the "g" silent. The combination of "gn" represents the sound /nj/ in phonetics, which is also found in words like "segnificant" and "malignant". So, even though the spelling may confuse some, it follows the phonetic rules of the English language.