The spelling of the word "Crabbs" can be a bit confusing, especially for those who are unfamiliar with English phonetics. The correct spelling is actually "Crabs," with only one "b." The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is [kræbz], which represents the sounds of the word. The "kr" represents the hard "c" sound followed by the "r" sound, while the "æ" represents the short "a" sound. The "b" at the end is silent and not pronounced.
The etymology of the word "Crabbs" can be traced back to the Old English word "crabba", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "krabbaz". This word likely originated from the sound that crabs make when moving sideways, resembling a scratching or scraping noise. Over time, the word "crabba" transformed to "crab" and eventually to "Crabbs" in Modern English.