Pronunciation: [hˈadst ɐ tɹˈiː] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "hadst a tree" is a bit archaic and not commonly used in modern English. It is a contraction of "hadst thou a tree", where "hadst" is the second person singular past tense form of "have". The IPA phonetic transcription for "hadst a tree" would be /hædst ə tri/. This expression would have been more common in Shakespeare's time, but it may still be encountered in literary works or historical documents.
"Hadst a tree" is an archaic phrase derived from Middle English, which is the ancestor of modern English. This phrase comprises two words: "hadst" and "a tree." "Hadst" is the second person singular past tense form of the verb "have," primarily used in English literature, poetry, or with an old-fashioned style of speech. It indicates the possession or ownership of something in the past. "A" is an indefinite article, denoting a singular and nonspecific object, while "tree" refers to a perennial plant characterized by a large woody trunk and branches, typically with leaves and bearing fruits or seeds.
When combined, "hadst a tree" implies that someone possessed a tree at a specific time in the past. It suggests that the subject, in the singular form, owned or held a tree, but does not provide any additional context or details about the nature of the tree, its location, or any associated actions or circumstances. It can be seen as an incomplete sentence or phrase, often found in older works of literature, poetry, or historical texts, reflecting a form of English that is no longer in common usage.
