The word "crinion" is an obscure term that refers to a small projecting point or ridge. When pronounced, "crinion" is spelled /ˈkraɪniən/ in IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet). The sound "k" is pronounced with a hard "k" sound, followed by the "raɪ" diphthong, which is pronounced as "rye." The final syllable is pronounced as "ni-ən," with a short "i" sound and an unstressed schwa vowel. The spelling of "crinion" may seem unusual to some, but it follows standard English phonetic rules.