The spelling of the word "Gwido" may seem peculiar to some, but it follows the rules of Polish phonetics. The "G" is pronounced like a hard "G," as in "go," while the "w" is pronounced like the English "v." The "i" is pronounced like the "ee" in "feet" and the "o" like the "oh" in "no." The stress is on the first syllable: "GWI-do." These rules allow for a consistent and predictable way of spelling and pronouncing words in Polish.