The word "degayev" is spelled "dɛɡaɪɛv" in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "ɛ" and a hard "ɡ" sound, followed by a diphthong starting with "aɪ" in the second syllable. The final syllable has a softer "ɛ" sound, with a "v" at the end indicating that the word is a surname. The spelling of "degayev" may vary depending on regional pronunciation or dialect, but the IPA transcription provides a universal way to accurately represent the word's sounds.