The spelling of the word "kreke" may seem strange at first, but it follows the rules of English phonotactics. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is /kɹɛk/. The "k" sound represents the voiceless velar stop, the "r" is a liquid consonant, the "e" is pronounced as "eh" (a short, central vowel), and the final "k" represents the voiceless velar stop. While the word may be unfamiliar, its spelling is consistent with English pronunciation patterns.