The spelling of the word "strook back" can be a bit confusing for those unfamiliar with it. But fear not, with the help of IPA phonetic transcription, we can break it down. The first syllable "strook" is pronounced as [strʊk], with a stress on the "oo" sound. The second syllable "back" is pronounced as [bæk], with a strong "a" sound. Together, the word means "to strike or hit back." Understanding the phonetics of this word can help to improve spelling and pronunciation.