Pronunciation: [wɒz ɹˈuːld bˈa͡ɪ] (IPA) 
"Was ruled by" is spelled /wɑz ruld bɑɪ/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The word "was" is pronounced with a short "a" sound and a voiced "z" consonant, as in "wuz". The word "ruled" is pronounced with a long "u" sound and a voiceless "d" consonant, as in "roold". Finally, "by" is pronounced with a long "i" sound and a voiced "b" consonant, as in "baɪ". Together, these sounds create the phrase "wuz roold baɪ."
The phrase "was ruled by" refers to the governance or dominion over a particular territory, community, or organization, exercised by a single individual, a group of people, or a governing body of some kind.
The term "ruled" signifies the act of asserting authority or control, typically through a formal or legitimate process, such as inheriting power, being elected, or securing a position of leadership. This implies that the entity in question, whether it be a country, a kingdom, or any other form of political entity, abides by the decisions, directives, and policies set forth by the ruling party or individual.
The past tense of the phrase indicates that at a specified point in history, the entity under consideration was subject to the governance of the ruling authority. This suggests that the aforementioned jurisdiction experienced a system of governance where the ruling entity exercised decision-making powers, established and enforced laws, and administered justice within its territorial boundaries.
"Was ruled by" often implies the existence of a hierarchical structure, where those in power possess the ability to make binding decisions that affect the lives of individuals living within the jurisdiction. It conveys the idea that during a specific period in history, the governing authority was actively involved in shaping the political, economic, social, and cultural landscape of the community or entity in question.
