The word "gruchy" may seem unusual, but it follows the basic English phonetic principles. It is pronounced as /ɡrʌtʃi/ with stress on the first syllable. The IPA phonetic transcription breaks down the pronunciation of the word into distinct sounds. The "g" is pronounced as the voiced velar stop /ɡ/, followed by a short "u" as in "up" /ʌ/. The next syllable consists of the affricate /tʃ/ (like "ch" in "chicken") and the vowel /i/ as in "me". Overall, the spelling of the word "gruchy" corresponds with the sounds it produces.