The word "awaste" is a comparatively rare spelling of the word "away," which means in the direction of, from a place or position. The IPA phonetic transcription of this word is /əˈweɪst/. The /ə/ symbol represents the neutral vowel sound called schwa, while the /weɪ/ symbol represents the diphthong, which is a combination of two vowel sounds in one syllable. The spelling "awaste" may occur due to regional or dialectical variations, but it is not considered standard English.