The spelling of the word "raasch" may seem unusual, but it can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The word is pronounced as /ræʃ/, with the "r" being vocalized in some dialects. The double "a" is pronounced like the "a" in "cat", while the double "s" is pronounced as a sharp "s" sound. The "ch" is pronounced like the "sh" in "shower". Therefore, the spelling of "raasch" accurately represents its pronunciation in English.