How Do You Spell WAS SIDE?

Pronunciation: [wɒz sˈa͡ɪd] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "was side" may seem a bit peculiar, but it can be explained using phonetic transcription. The first syllable, "was," is pronounced /wʌz/ with a short "u" sound and a voiced "z" sound at the end. The second syllable, "side," is pronounced /saɪd/ with a long "i" sound and a voiced "d" sound at the end. Together, the word "was side" is pronounced /'wʌz saɪd/. Despite its unusual spelling, this word is simply a combination of the verb "was" and the noun "side."