Critchlow is a surname that is spelled phonetically. The word is spelled as /ˈkrɪtʃloʊ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet. The first syllable, "crit," is pronounced as /krɪt/, while the second syllable, "chlow," is pronounced as /tʃloʊ/. The spelling for Critchlow appears to be unique, as it does not follow any common English spelling conventions. Overall, the spelling of Critchlow may represent the surname's origin or the family's personal preference for the way their name is spelled.