The spelling of the word "stribling" can be a bit confusing, but it follows standard English phonetic rules. The word is pronounced /ˈstrɪblɪŋ/, with stress on the first syllable. The "s" at the beginning is followed by the consonant cluster "tr", which is then followed by the vowel sound "i", represented by the letter "i". The following consonant cluster is "bl", followed by the vowel sound "i" again, and finally, the letter "ng" representing the nasal consonant sound at the end.