The spelling of the word "muravchik" may seem intimidating at first glance. However, it can be broken down using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription system. The first syllable "mu" is pronounced with a short "u" sound, similar to "muh." The second syllable "rav" is pronounced with a soft "r" sound followed by the "a" sound as in "cat." The final syllable "chik" ends with a "k" sound, like "chick." Putting it all together, "muravchik" is pronounced "muh-RAV-chick."