How Do You Spell WAST A CANDIDATE?
Pronunciation: [wɒst ɐ kˈandɪdˌe͡ɪt] (IPA) 
The spelling of the phrase "wast a candidate" may seem confusing at first glance, but it actually follows the standard pronunciation rules of Middle English. The word "wast" is the second-person singular past tense form of the verb "to be," pronounced as /wɑːst/. Meanwhile, "a" represents the indefinite article, pronounced as /ə/. Finally, "candidate" is pronounced as /ˈkændɪdət/. Together, the phrase is pronounced as /wɑːst ə ˈkændɪdət/, meaning "you were a candidate." Understanding the phonetic transcription can make Middle English texts easier to decipher.
