The word "krups" is spelled using the IPA phonetic transcription as /krʌps/. The sound "kr" is represented by the IPA symbol /kr/, representing the combination of the unvoiced velar stop /k/ and the rolled alveolar trill /r/. The vowel sound is pronounced as the short "u" sound represented by /ʌ/. Lastly, the sound "ps" is represented by the IPA symbol /ps/, representing the unvoiced bilabial plosive /p/ and the unvoiced alveolar fricative /s/. Together, these sounds create the unique spelling of the word "krups".