The spelling of the word "hast bearing" may seem confusing at first glance, but it follows English phonetic conventions. "Hast" is pronounced as /hæst/, with the "a" sounding like "cat" and the "st" being a voiceless consonant blend. "Bearing" is pronounced as /bɛrɪŋ/, with the "e" sounding like "bed" and the "ing" being a voiced consonant blend. Together, the phrase means "carrying oneself quickly" and is commonly used in Shakespearean literature.