The word "straw fiddle" is spelled with the IPA phonetic transcription /ˈstrɔː ˈfɪd(ə)l/. This means that the first syllable "straw" is pronounced with a broad "a" sound, followed by the sound "f" in the second syllable. The last syllable "fiddle" is pronounced with a short "i" sound and a soft "d" sound. This unique spelling of the word denotes a type of fiddle made from straw or hay, which was commonly used in rural areas before the advent of modern instruments.