The word "gnomide" is spelled with a silent "g" as in the word "gnome." The "o" is pronounced as "ah" like in "father," followed by a short "i" sound like in "sit." The final syllable is pronounced with a long "e" as in "bee." The IPA phonetic transcription for "gnomide" is /nəʊmɪd/. This unusual spelling can be confusing and difficult to remember, but with practice, it can become easier to pronounce correctly.