"Degraw" is pronounced /dəˈɡrɔː/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The word does not follow traditional English spelling patterns, so it may be confusing for some individuals. However, the "e" before "g" denotes the short "uh" sound, while the "a" after "g" represents the "aw" sound. The final "w" is silent, but it serves to differentiate the word from "degra," which would have a short "a" sound. Overall, "degraw" follows its own unique spelling pattern that must be memorized.