Pronunciation: [wɒz bˈiːtən] (IPA) 
The phrase "was beaten" is spelled phonetically as /wɒz ˈbiːtən/. The 'w' sound in "was" is pronounced with the mouth slightly open and the lips relaxed, followed by a short 'o' sound. The 'z' sound can be made with a buzz created by vibrating the vocal cords. The 'b' sound is made by bringing the two lips together and then releasing them. The 't' sound in "beaten" is made by stopping the air flow and then releasing it abruptly.
"Was beaten" is a verb phrase that refers to a past tense action of beating or striking someone or something. It implies that the subject of the sentence, either an individual or an object, received blows, strikes, or physical force resulting in injury, pain, or defeat.
When used in the context of a person, "was beaten" typically implies that the individual experienced physical assault or violence. It suggests that they were subjected to physical harm or abuse, resulting in injuries such as bruises, cuts, or broken bones. This phrase can also denote being defeated in a contest, competition, or conflict, often involving physical or verbal confrontation.
When referring to an object, "was beaten" indicates that it was subjected to forceful strikes or blows. This could result in the object being damaged, broken, or rendered unusable. For example, a piñata being hit with a stick until it breaks and releases its contents could be described as "was beaten."
Overall, the phrase "was beaten" conveys the idea of inflicting harm, defeat, or substantial physical force on someone or something. It emphasizes an action that has already taken place in the past and highlights the consequence of that action, whether it be injury, damage, or defeat.
The word "was beaten" consists of two key components: the past tense of the verb "to be" (was) and the past participle of the verb "to beat" (beaten).
The verb "to be" in its past tense form "was" can be traced back to the Old English word "wæs", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "was". This in turn is believed to have evolved from the Proto-Indo-European root word *h₁es-, which meant "to be".
The past participle "beaten" comes from the verb "to beat". The Old English word for "to beat" was "beatan", which originated from the Proto-Germanic word "bautan". This word ultimately came from the Proto-Indo-European root word *bhau- or *bhū̆-, meaning "to strike" or "to beat".
