The word "cranshaw" is an uncommon term which refers to a type of melon, similar to a cantaloupe. It is spelled as /krænʃɔ:/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The initial "c" is pronounced as a /k/ sound, followed by a /r/ consonant. The "a" in the middle of the word is pronounced as a short /æ/ sound, followed by the consonant cluster /nʃ/. The final syllable, "-aw," is pronounced with a long /ɔ:/ vowel sound. The spelling of "cranshaw" follows typical English conventions for phonetic spelling.