The spelling of the word "Croslea" can be broken down using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first syllable "Cros-" is pronounced as /krɒs/, with the "o" pronounced as a short "o" sound. The second syllable "-lea" is pronounced as /liː/, with a long "e" sound. The combination of the two syllables creates the full word: /krɒsliː/. While the spelling may seem unusual or unfamiliar, it follows phonetic rules and can be easily pronounced once broken down.