The spelling of the English word "krasnow" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) phonetic transcription. The word is pronounced as /ˈkræznəʊ/, with stress on the first syllable. The "k" sound is pronounced as in the word "key" and the "r" sound is pronounced as a flap /ɾ/. The "a" sound is pronounced as in "cat" and the "s" sound is pronounced as /z/. Lastly, the "n" sound is pronounced as in "no" and the "ow" sound is pronounced as in "dough".