The spelling of "was lot" can be explained with the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as /wʌz lɒt/. The first syllable "was" is pronounced with the vowel sound /ʌ/, as in the word "fun". The second syllable "lot" is pronounced with the sound /ɒ/, as in the word "not". When pronounced together, the emphasis falls on the second syllable, with the "t" being pronounced softly. "Was lot" is not a commonly used phrase, but understanding IPA can help in understanding the pronunciation of words in English.