The spelling of the word "Crowston" can be explained using the IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) phonetic transcription. It is pronounced /ˈkrɔːstən/, with emphasis on the "kr" sound. The "o" is pronounced as "aw" in "paw", and the "s" is pronounced as "s" in "sea". The "t" is pronounced as "t" in "top" and the "n" is pronounced as "n" in "no". The spelling of "Crowston" reflects the pronunciation of the word in English.