The spelling of "hast place in" may seem confusing, but it is actually quite straightforward when broken down phonetically. The word "hast" is pronounced /hæst/, with a short "a" sound and a "st" ending. "Place" is pronounced /pleɪs/, with a long "a" sound and a "s" ending. "In" is pronounced /ɪn/, with a short "i" sound and a silent "n" ending. Together, the phrase is pronounced /hæst pleɪs ɪn/, meaning to have a position or role in something.