The spelling of the word "Gurniad" can be a bit tricky, but the IPA phonetic transcription can help clarify its pronunciation. The word is pronounced as /ɡɝːniːæd/, with stress on the second syllable. The "g" is pronounced as a voiced velar stop, while the "u" is a short vowel sound. The "r" is pronounced with a retroflex sound, and the "n" is a voiced alveolar nasal. The "i" in the second syllable is a long vowel sound, and the "a" is a short vowel sound, followed by a voiced alveolar stop for the final "d".