The word "degnan" is an Irish surname, commonly pronounced as / dɛɡnən /. The first two letters 'd' and 'e' have their usual sounds, followed by the letters 'g' and 'n' which combine to give a velar nasal sound /ŋ/. The final letter 'a' is pronounced with an unstressed neutral vowel /ə/. Thus, the correct phonetic transcription of "degnan" is / dɛɡnən /. Proper spelling of words is important for clear communication and avoiding misunderstandings.