How Do You Spell WAST DEFECTIVE?
Pronunciation: [wɒst dɪfˈɛktɪv] (IPA) 
The spelling of "wast defective" can be confusing for English learners. The word "wast" is an archaic form of "was". It is pronounced as /wɑːst/ using the IPA phonetic transcription. The word "defective" on the other hand, is pronounced as /dɪˈfektɪv/. The two words together mean that something was not functioning properly in the past. It is important to note that the usage of "wast" is not commonly used in modern English, but can be found in literature from previous centuries.
