The spelling of the word "was assistance" follows standard English conventions. "Was" is spelled with the letter "w" and the short "a" sound represented by the phonetic symbol /æ/. "Assistance" is spelled with two "s" letters and the vowel sound represented by the symbol /ə/. The combination of these two sounds creates a distinct rhythm in the word. When pronounced correctly, the word "was assistance" has stress on the second syllable, creating a smooth and flowing sound.
The phrase "was assistance" does not have its own separate etymology, as it is a combination of the verb "was" and the noun "assistance". However, the word "assistance" can be traced back to the Latin word "assistentia", which means "attendance" or "presence". It evolved into Old French as "assistance" before entering English in the 15th century with the same meaning.