The spelling of the word "jack crow" is derived from the phonetic transcription of the word. "Jack" is spelled with the vowel sound /æ/ as in "cat," and the consonant sounds /dʒ/ as in "judge" and /k/ as in "kite." "Crow" is spelled with the vowel sound /ɑ/ as in "father," and the consonant sounds /k/ as in "kite" and /ɹ/ as in "rabbit." Together, the combination of these sounds creates the unique and distinctive spelling of the word "jack crow."