The spelling of the word "cressey" is a bit unusual when compared to other words in the English language. It is pronounced /ˈkrɛsi/. The phonetic transcription uses the letter "c" instead of the more common "s" sound, and the double "s" sound is replaced by a single "s". The word "cressey" is not a commonly used word, so it could be challenging to know its spelling and pronunciation for those who are not familiar with it.