How Do You Spell CRUICKSHANK?
Pronunciation: [kɹˈuːɪkʃˌaŋk] (IPA) 
"Cruickshank" is a tricky word to spell because it does not follow typical English phonetic rules. The correct pronunciation is "kroo-shenk" and the phonetic transcription is /ˈkruːʃæŋk/. The spelling of "cruickshank" is derived from its Scottish origin, which explains the unique combinations of letters. To properly spell this word, it is important to remember the unusual letter combinations, such as "ck" and "sh," and the silent "u." With practice, however, even complex words like "cruickshank" can become second nature for skilled spellers.
