Malurid is a peculiar word with an unusual spelling. Its correct pronunciation is given as /mæljuːrɪd/ or "mal-yoo-rid". The first syllable ‘mal’ is pronounced with the short ‘a’ sound followed by the long ‘e’ sound in ‘meet’. The second syllable ‘u’ is pronounced with the ‘oo’ sound, while the third syllable ‘rid’ is spoken with the short ‘i’ sound as in ‘sit’. The combination of these sounds creates the unique pronunciation and spelling of the word malurid.