The spelling of the word "was fence" is pronounced as /wʌz fɛns/. The word "was" is spelled with a "w" followed by an "a" and an "s." The word "fence" is spelled with an "f" followed by an "e" and an "n" and a "c" and an "e." The combination of words "was fence" may refer to a fence that existed in the past, implying that it is no longer there. The correct spelling is essential to convey the intended meaning of a sentence.