The spelling of "strook dumb" might seem unusual to native English speakers, but it is actually derived from the Dutch language. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is pronounced as "strook dʌm." The "oo" in "strook" is pronounced as "uh," while the "b" in "dumb" is silent. This phrase is used to describe someone who is left speechless or stunned by a situation. While not commonly used in everyday speech, "strook dumb" can add flavor and variety to one's vocabulary.