The spelling of "Cradduck" follows the English language's usual orthographic conventions for names with Anglo-Saxon roots. The pronunciation is /ˈkrædək/, with stress on the first syllable. The "Cr" blends the /k/ and /r/ sounds, followed by the short vowel sound /æ/. The next syllable is unstressed, with the schwa sound /ə/. The final syllable has the consonant /d/ and the long vowel sound /u:/, represented by the double letters "u" and "c". The correct spelling of "Cradduck" ensures proper pronunciation and recognition of the name.