The term "a spell of deafness" can mean a period of temporary hearing loss. A "spell of deafness" would mean casting a spell to make someone deaf. The "spelling of deafness" is correct in the...
The words with the pronunciation strate are:straight (adjective) - in an uncurved line, organizedstrait (noun) - a comparatively narrow body of water between seas or oceans
It is spelled springerle in German. In the German-speaking area of Switzerland it is also known as Änisbrötli.(Springerle are sweet biscuits embossed with various shapes and designs.)