The correct spelling of "Uowa Crab Apple" is actually "Uowa Crabapple." The word "crabapple" is spelled with only one "p" and no space between "crab" and "apple." Its pronunciation is typically transcribed as /ˈkræbˌæpəl/ in IPA phonetic notation, with the first syllable pronounced like the word "crab" and the second syllable like the word "apple." The "a" sound in both syllables is pronounced like the "a" in "cat" or "hat." The word refers to a small, sour apple typically used for making jelly or cider.