The spelling of the word "wasik" can be tricky to figure out phonetically. The IPA transcription for "wasik" is /wɑsɪk/. The first sound, /w/, is a voiced labial-velar approximant. The vowel sound, /ɑ/, is pronounced with an open back unrounded vowel. The final consonant sounds, /sɪk/, represent a voiceless alveolar fricative followed by an unstressed vowel. While some might be tempted to spell the word "wasic," the proper spelling with a "k" at the end is a crucial detail for accurately representing the word's pronunciation.