How Do You Spell WAST EARS?
Pronunciation: [wɒst ˈi͡əz] (IPA) 
The spelling of "wast ears" seems odd, especially to those unfamiliar with Shakespearean English. However, it is simply the archaic spelling of "waste ears," meaning "ears of corn that are wasted or leftover." In IPA phonetic transcription, "wast" would be transcribed as /wɑst/ and "ears" as /ɪrz/. This spelling is a great example of how language evolves over time and how it is important to study and understand historical context when reading literature.
