The word "Wantrust" can be spelled phonetically as /wɔn trʌst/. The first syllable is pronounced with an open-o sound, as in "on," while the second syllable has a short u sound, as in "hut." The word is a combination of "wane," meaning to decrease gradually, and "trust," meaning confidence in a person or thing. "Wantrust" implies a decrease in trust or confidence, and is a useful term for expressing skepticism or doubt.