The spelling of the phrase "wast attracted" is based on traditional English orthography. The word "wast" is an archaic form of the past tense of the verb "be," used in the second person singular. It is pronounced /wɑːst/. "Attracted" is a regular verb, pronounced /əˈtræktɪd/. Thus, the phrase is pronounced /wɑːst əˈtræktɪd/. While it may seem confusing to contemporary English speakers, it reflects the evolution of the language over time and offers insights into its rich history.