Strausbaugh is a surname that consists of ten letters and is pronounced /ˈstrɔːzbɔː/. The first four letters, "stra," are pronounced with a long "a" sound, followed by "us," pronounced with a short "u" sound, and "baugh," which ends with a soft "o" sound. The letter combination "s-b-a-u-g-h" is common among Germanic surnames, including those originating from the Netherlands, Germany, and Scandinavia. The correct spelling of such names is essential for their accurate pronunciation and family history research.