The spelling of the word "crepeau" may seem confusing, but it follows the rules of French pronunciation. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced as kʁə.po, where the "r" sound is pronounced in the back of the throat, and the "eau" is pronounced as an "oh" sound. The "p" is silent, as often happens with French words. "Crepeau" is a French surname, also spelled "Crépeau," and can be found in many French-speaking countries.