Strelow is a surname that is pronounced as /ˈstrɛloʊ/ according to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The "s" is pronounced like "ss", while the "t" is a voiceless "t", meaning the vocal cords do not vibrate. The "r" is pronounced with a slight trill or flap, and the "e" is pronounced like "eh". The "l" is pronounced like "uhl" with a relaxed tongue. The second "o" is pronounced like "oh", and the final "w" is pronounced like "wuh". The spelling of Strelow reflects its Germanic origins.