The spelling of the word "was significance" may seem confusing to some, but it can be broken down using IPA phonetic transcription. The first part of the word, "was," is pronounced /wʌz/ with a short "u" sound and a voiced "z" at the end. The second part, "significance," is pronounced /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/ with a stressed "i" sound, a hard "g," and the suffix "-ance." Together, the word is pronounced /wʌz sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/. Understanding the phonetic pronunciation can help with accurate spelling and pronunciation.